Category Archives: Andrew Milestones

Here’s to Beginnings!

Tonight, I put my 2 year old to bed in a separate room from me. It’s been 2 hours since I nursed him down to sleep, his protestations about not being in our bed silenced by exhaustion and a happy … Continue reading

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Andrew’s New Kitchen

Me: “Look, Andrew! It’s Andrew’s kitchen! Look at all the things you can do, all the bins and drawers, and the pretend food!” *runs away quickly, hoping to get a few minutes to herself in the… ummm… bathroom.* Andrew: *giggling* … Continue reading

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The Encounter of Toddlers

As translated by me Baby B (age 13 months), to Rockstar (age 12 months): “Oh, hi! *hugs*” Rockstar to himself: “Awww! The small person who is my size is HUGGING ME! *delighted!* ” Baby B: “The small person with the … Continue reading

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The “M” Word

Daddy. Da da. THAT. This. Gentle. Tickle. Done. Hello! Hi! Book. Clap. Bonk! Block. Andrew. ilk (short for milk). Laurel. These are the words my almost one-year-old baby has been saying for months now. Do you notice something missing? A … Continue reading

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Hello, October. It’s Apple-Picking Time!

Fall in New England is my very favorite time of year. After more than 25 years of living in parts of the country that don’t do autumn very well, climate-wise (sorry–don’t mean to disparage your season, Florida, but… c’mon!), I’ve … Continue reading

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