I’m working on Zoe’s second birthday post, but in the meantime, let me share this classic Zoe video with you. I recently uploaded a slew of videos to Flickr as part of my new year’s resolution, and I think this … Keep reading
Tag Archives: Babies
Zoe is 21 Months Old
Dear Zoe, You are 21 months old, and it’s been awhile since I wrote one of these. It’s getting more difficult, because you have changed so much, and at the same time, you’re the same little girl you’ve always been. … Keep reading
Zoe likes Eating
It wasn’t too long ago that Zoe used to be completely uninterested in food. While her cousins and friends would gleefully eat anything and everything on their parents’ plates, Zoe would pick uninterestedly at her food and then tell us … Keep reading
Milo's Game
Milo and his parents are visiting us this week, so I thought I’d post this video of a game Milo was playing with Dave at the park a few weeks ago. Milo would pick up a handful of bark chips, … Keep reading
Zoe is Walking
Zoe started walking a few weeks ago. She’d been building up to it for quite awhile, and it’s suprising how quickly it’s become her primary method of getting around. For the first week or so, walking was a novelty — … Keep reading
Everyone is Sick
Zoe has been sick off and on for about two weeks now. It started with an ear infection, which got bad enough that her doctor put her on antibiotics. Then she got a bit of a cold, threw up a … Keep reading
The Baby Party
I like to imagine a cocktail party where everyone would act like a baby. They’d be in their fancy strapless dresses and suits, making grand conversation about politics and the arts, but then the tray of little quiches would come … Keep reading
Zoe likes to sprawl
Sometimes Zoe wakes up at 4 or 5am, and Annie is nice enough to take her downstairs so she doesn’t wake me up. Usually when my alarm goes off, I will find them both asleep on the couch. This morning, … Keep reading
Zoe is Eleven Months Old
Hey Zoe, So much happened this month that it really feels like you’re trying to make up for lost time after being sick all through December. This month you’ve started playing several new games, you’re working towards talking and cruising, … Keep reading
My Parent Hack got Published!
In the aftermath of Zoe’s cold, I sent a tip into Parent Hacks, and it got posted today! My ten-month-old daughter has a terrible cold right now, and she has developed a fear of the nose wipe. Anytime she sees … Keep reading
Zoe is Nine Months Old
Dear Zoe, Well, let’s see. This month you had your first Thanksgiving dinner at Eric and Jill’s. You caught a nasty cold and then gave it to your Mom and me. You developed a bit of separation anxiety. And it … Keep reading
Annie was Right
Annie: “I just wanted to let you know that I was right, she was pooping.” Scott: “This is the weirdest phone call I’ve ever received.” – Annie called me about ten minutes after I left the house to tell me … Keep reading
Zoe is Eight Months Old
Dear Zoe, Writing these newsletters each month is daunting. I always feel like I’m struggling to find enough to write about, but by the time I’m done, I’ve managed to find plenty to talk about. This month, for example, you … Keep reading
Zoe is Seven Months Old
Dear Zoe, You had a busy month! You got your first vaccination, you ate your first solid food and you started sitting up – No wonder you’re tired! Right now you’re up North visiting Grandma Amy with your mom, while … Keep reading
Zoe's Six-Month Checkup
We took Zoe in for her six-month checkup today. She weighs just shy of 16 pounds, and is 27½ inches long — which means she grew four inches in the last month! She also got her first vaccination, which she … Keep reading
Zoe is Six Months Old
Dear Zoe, We just got back a couple of weeks ago from our fourth yearly anniversary trip with Dave & Rose and Urn & Kat. We went to the Running Y Ranch in Klamath Falls, and you had a lot … Keep reading
Zoe is Five Months Old
Dear Zoe, We just got back from your second trip to the beach! It was your Uncle Corey’s 30th birthday, and he wanted to go to the Oregon coast. Two weeks ago, it was 102°. This weekend, on the other … Keep reading
Zoe is Four Months Old
Hi Zoe, During your fourth month, we took you to new places. You went to the beach cabin in Twin Rocks for the first time, and you went camping with us for your great-grandma Bev’s birthday. At the beach, we … Keep reading
Totally Not Creepy
“I used to think that it wouldn’t be fun to dress a boy, but I’ve realized that it is actually MORE fun than dressing a girl because I can dress him in the clothes I would want Michael to wear. … Keep reading
Zoe is Three Months Old
Dear Zoe, We will remember your third month as “the month with all the puking.” At least, I hope we will remember it that way, and not “the first of many, many months of puking.” Although, as I write that, … Keep reading
The Night Milo Was Born
(Sorry for the delay in posting this – I’ve been sitting on the draft for nearly four months now, planning to expand it, but it’s time to cut my losses and just post it as is.) Annie had been going … Keep reading
Zoe is Two Months Old
Dear Zoe, It has now been two months since you were born… Well, actually, it’s more like two and a half. Things have been a bit hectic around here lately, and I wasn’t able to get the second newsletter written … Keep reading
Everybody Pukes
Zoe’s second monthly newsletter is late, but I have a good excuse: Everyone is sick. I stayed home from work today to help take care of Zoe so Annie could rest. Last night, Annie threw up on the floor in … Keep reading
Smilin' Milo
Can I just take a second to brag about my nephew? Seriously, how freaking adorable is this kid? Look at that smile, and then the followup scowl. I love how expressive he is – and when he laughs, you can’t … Keep reading
Overtime and Babytime
Sorry for all the reviews lately. I’ve been meaning to get them posted for awhile now, and this week I’m pushing a big deadline at work, so I don’t have much motivation to write anything more substantial. On the plus … Keep reading