cranberry tea

I'm drinking a cup of cranberry tea tonight. I'm writing it down because 20 years from now I may want to remember that that is what I drank right after Molly's birth.

the family bed

Our bedroom is now wall-to-wall mattress, and it makes me extremely happy. Since Molly's birth 3 months ago, I've been sleeping in her room so that I didn't have to go far when she woke in the night. (turns out she's a great sleeper and I often don't feed her between 9pm and 7am, but that's another story). Both of the beds we own are doubles, so there just isn't room for my husband and I and a baby especially since Noah (aged 3.5) often crawls in with us in the middle of the night. Before we created the wall of matresses, Noah would crawl in with me in Molly's room and I would wake up with both kids. My husband was getting lonely for me and for the kids. I think he enjoys waking up with Noah more than I do.

So, we created the wall of matresses. I don't imagine all four of us will spend every night in there, but I'm glad there's enough room. I love waking up with my kids, but I really need my sleep!

introduction

I am enjoying my time at home with my kids sooooo much, but I find that haven't written anything down... you know, those little things that happen every day - the baby books are almost embarrassingly blank. So, I decided to start a blog in the hopes that maybe I would record some of the great (and challenging) moments. My current preoccupation is whether or not I want to have another baby. It's a little early to obsess about it as my darling Molly is only 3 months old, but my 35th birthday is fast approaching, and that magical "high-risk" status that comes with it.

Today's memories:

Nursing Molly in the backyard while watching Noah ride his tricycle. He is so proud of the way he can pedal now. I'm sure the backyard won't contain him much longer.

Molly's smile during every diaper change or whenever she gets to be naked.

Noah building a tower Molly's new blocks.