maggiemoo’s icecream cupcake…
Originally uploaded by melika
Thanks to the show “Unwrapped” on the Food Network, I have discovered a new addiction: Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream Cupcakes. They look like Hostess Cupcakes (which are decent but nothing super-exciting) except the Maggie Moo Cupcakes are fabulous. […]
Baby in a wrap
Originally uploaded by knitsonya
Since I am on maternity leave, my life right now completely revolves around Kes (I suppose that’s exactly how it should be). She just had her one-month check-up (she’s actually about 5 weeks old) and she’s gained 2 […]
Three Generations
Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy
Motherhood seems both natural and strange at the same time. Kes is a very easy-going baby, though, so we count ourselves very blessed. My parents visited for four weeks from Seattle and it was great. My mom was completely in […]
Kes
Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy.
I’m a mother. That is just so bizarre. In some ways it feels completely normal, but in other ways, I just feel out of my element. The thing that is keeping me somewhat grounded is the realization that God […]
All Excited
Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy.
My doctor has decided that it is best to induce labor today. We’ll be heading to the hospital in just about an hour. It’ll probably be a long haul so we’ll see how it goes!
Mom and April
Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy.
I’ve been experiencing some symptoms of preeclampsia for a week now, but since my symptoms are not “full-blown” my doctor has hesitated in inducing labor. Well, as the baby is technically due on Monday, at my last visit, he […]
35 Weeks
Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy.
I’ve entered the last month of my pregnancy and although I’ve recently started to experience the more uncomfortable symptoms (e.g., hip pain, exhaustion, etc.) I think I’m going to miss being pregnant. Overall, I’ve had a great experience. There is this wonderful […]
Stop complaining.
Originally uploaded by aturkus.
On a recent Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah interviewed the pastor of a Unity church in Kansas City who is promoting a complaint-free world via using purples bracelets as a reminder to the wearer to not complain. They are getting a […]
Baby Shower Cake
Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy.
I had my first baby shower this weekend with Randy’s family. It was wonderful but completely overwhelming. My sister-in-law Karen told me to enjoy the attention as once the baby comes, it’ll be “April who?” but I think I’m more […]
Pat On The Back Apparatus
Originally uploaded by Chandler Bing.
Our friend Brian blogged about a fascinating article in New York magazine by Po Bronson about how praising children in the wrong way can actually hurt them instead of encouraging them. The article explains that emphasizing the effort […]