Monthly Archives: September 2011

Nana –   I feel so stylish in my trendy fall jacket.  Thank you.  I fit right in in Lincoln Park.  I’m a city girl.  You have great taste.  Perfect for my 9 mo picture.   By the way, thanks … Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, Rachel emailed my mom (her aunt and godmother) while Natalie was sleeping (Fridays are just Natalie and Rachel, as Connor’s mom is home with him).  What a treat for my mom – for Natalie’s nanny to be … Continue reading →

And, yes, that is a little boo-boo on her cheek.  Natalie handled it better than Dad.  Natalie will say, its the price you pay for starting to be more mobile.  She was sitting up and leaning forward… and a sound … Continue reading →

Many of you offered support as we navigated the nanny search process a second time around – thank you!   Despite all that I did to try to control the process – scouring SitterCity, bugging friends for trips and suggestions, reading … Continue reading →

When I first went back to work last spring, we were so lucky to find the wife of a Kellogg student to take care of Natalie.  Although I know I talked about them a little, I’m not sure if I … Continue reading →

Natalie said her first word directe at a person/object today – DaDa.  Natalie and I were playing on the bed, Jordan came in to say hello, and when he was leaving, Natalie said “Dada”.  So sweet… and isn’t she just … Continue reading →