Monthly Archives: December 2010

I’m your biggest fan

Posted on December 31, 2010 by larva225

One thing I hadn’t heard about is how absolutely fixated infants are by ceiling fans.  When we brought her home, Stella was immediately mesmerized by it (and the photo gallery on the main wall of the living room, although the … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Poo

Posted on December 29, 2010 by larva225

For those of you who have never seen a young baby stretch, it’s impressive.  You really need Jack Hannah narrating in the background: “The Louisiana Common House Baby’s morning awakening is a formidable display of carefully choreographed limb flailing and … Continue reading →

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Over the river and through the woods, to Meatloaf’s house we go

Posted on December 28, 2010 by larva225

No matter how much you adore your child and wouldn’t trade your mommy status for all the money in the world, there are still these “WTF” moments where you look around and wonder what in the world has happened to … Continue reading →

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The first noel

Posted on December 27, 2010 by larva225

I knew going in that Stella would be completely nonplussed about Christmas this year.  Shit, she can’t even hold her head up by herself all the time yet (we’re nearly there, but sometimes it gets hard to hold up such … Continue reading →

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Christmas sap

Posted on December 23, 2010 by larva225

Your whole life changes once you get pregnant.  The changes only accelerate once the baby is born.  Your home changes.  Your body changes (for the women, anyway).  Your activity list changes.  Your priorities change.  Another big change for Will and … Continue reading →

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Judge Breadd

Posted on December 19, 2010 by larva225

To anyone particularly squeamish:  This blog may not be for you. For anyone in our circle of friends and family:  Don’t worry!  Our baked goods are safe to eat!! Will has always enjoyed the more scientific aspects of cooking.  He’s … Continue reading →

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SIDS and Nancy

Posted on December 17, 2010 by larva225

As I wrap up my second full week back at work, it seems a good time to take inventory.  I no longer cry (or have to try really hard not to) when I leave the baby in the morning.  I … Continue reading →

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Toot and vegetables

Posted on December 15, 2010 by larva225

In a previous blog (I put a smell on you), I discussed how Stella was gradually becoming stinkier with age.  Part of that was due to sour milk/vomit.  Part of it was due to gas.  I’d like to elaborate bit … Continue reading →

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Arms Race

Posted on December 13, 2010 by larva225

Many, many moons ago when Will and I “hooked up” initially, I was actually his boss at Barnes and Noble.  I worked day in and day out schlepping huge boxes and piles of books throughout our 2 story mega-store in … Continue reading →

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Mothering heights

Posted on December 11, 2010 by larva225

I have now officially survived my reentry into a full-time working schedule.  It was much harder than I anticipated.  As I’ve already discussed, the emotions are pretty tough to contend with at times.  I think that Thursday was the worst … Continue reading →

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