We’re at the start of a long weekend, and I’m hoping to take it easy with the kids. I’m intentionally trying to slow down and not feel compelled to work on the weekend. Instead, I baked some pear bread to nosh on, and of course, there’s loads of coffee. I’m also trying to get out … Read more
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Sunday Morning Coffee: February 25, 2018
It’s becoming more apparent that Will is on the verge of one, or a few, developmental milestones, and we’ve got the interrupted sleep patterns to prove it. While not horrible, he’s frequently waking up multiple times during the night (I had cozily grown accustomed to once in the middle of the night). In the daytime, … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee: December 10, 2017
It’s a week of many firsts. It snowed yesterday, gorgeous heavy snow that turned the neighborhood and river bank into a winter wonderland. It was Will’s first snow ever, and we bundled him up to get a bit of sunshine and fresh air, and the warmth of his winter wrappings put him to sleep. He … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — November 5, 2017 — Readings and Recommendations
What a whirlwind it’s been over the past week: our wee one has arrived! A bit ahead of schedule, but all is well, and we’re home and settling in. I was convinced I’d stay pregnant through the month of October and at least a week into November, but instead, we welcomed our baby last weekend. … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — October 22, 2017 — Readings and Menu Plan
We’ve had a week of beautiful weather in Boston. Last weekend we took Charlotte to the pumpkin patch and hay maze. I had the goal of going apple picking (something I hope to turn into an annual tradition), but being nine months pregnant meant I didn’t actually have the energy to motivate, mobilize, and then … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — October 15, 2017 — Readings, Recommendations, and Menu Plan
This weekend is a welcome one full of rest, downtime, and friends. The weeks are getting busier and busier as I try to get everything ready before stepping away from work for maternity leave (and I’ll be another kind of very busy and exhausted), and I’m finding my body is asking for a bit of … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — October 1, 2017 — Reading, Recommendations, and Menu Plan
Welcome to October. While we’ve still had warm days this week, it’s starting to feel more and more like fall around here. I think we’ve been to the splash park for the last time of this year’s summer season. I’m beginning to plan Charlotte’s Halloween costume and trying to help her remember what trick-or-treating is … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — September 17, 2017 — Readings & Menu Plan
We took Charlotte on a cruise of Boston harbor mid-week as part of an end-of-summer celebratory outing with David’s company. The weather was a bit spotty with a mid-ride downpour, but we had fantastic views of the amazing skyline and brilliant clouds and sunset because of it. It was, ultimately, a low-key week and a … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — August 27, 2017 — Reading Recommendations & Menu Plan
We’ve had a bit of a break this past weekend in terms of social schedules and were able to spend some unstructured downtime at home. We chose to use that time to move Charlotte to her big-kid bed and out of the crib, which meant tears and frustration at night and an early riser in … Read more
Sunday Morning Coffee — August 6, 2017 — Readings & Recommendations
We spent the week on vacation, laying low and slowing down. There’s a lot to do to get ready for our second baby, and I also really appreciated the opportunity to take a break from the frenetic pace of work from the past few weeks. We also had the chance to get away for a … Read more
