Napping while Dad watches the hockey game.
We finally got a little snow!
Margot and me via Hipstamatic
On our way home from Addy's 4th birthday party. Margot was pooped!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Weekend with Margot
Margot and Lizzie
Napping while Dad watches the hockey game.
We finally got a little snow!
Margot and me via Hipstamatic
On our way home from Addy's 4th birthday party. Margot was pooped!
Napping while Dad watches the hockey game.
We finally got a little snow!
Margot and me via Hipstamatic
On our way home from Addy's 4th birthday party. Margot was pooped!
Auntie Priscilla
Priscilla came to visit Margot, Tucker and me last week. She spent Wednesday through Friday with us and we had a lot of fun.
Before Priscilla arrived, Margot had to take a quick power nap (of course). Do I see a hint of red hair here?
The first night she was here, I got to do something I haven't done in a while: prepare a meal! Priscilla held Margot and I threw together dinner. It was a Greek theme; one of my favorites.
The next day, we went to Bethesda so I could get a (long over due) hair cut. Priscilla and Margot strolled around downtown while I got my hair-do-done at Bella Bethesda. I felt like a movie stah! Thank you Abby.
Afterwards, we went to Cafe Deluxe down the street for lunch and split some peach cobbler for dessert. It was beautiful...take our word for it:)
Each afternoon Priscilla was here, she made tea for us and we snacked on my pecan-banana bread. It was a nice way to end the afternoons and I think I may have to make a habit of this:)
Before Priscilla left, Margot showed off some of her skills (kicking is her specialty) on the play mat.
We hope Priscilla comes back to visit again soon!
Before Priscilla arrived, Margot had to take a quick power nap (of course). Do I see a hint of red hair here?
The first night she was here, I got to do something I haven't done in a while: prepare a meal! Priscilla held Margot and I threw together dinner. It was a Greek theme; one of my favorites.
The next day, we went to Bethesda so I could get a (long over due) hair cut. Priscilla and Margot strolled around downtown while I got my hair-do-done at Bella Bethesda. I felt like a movie stah! Thank you Abby.
Each afternoon Priscilla was here, she made tea for us and we snacked on my pecan-banana bread. It was a nice way to end the afternoons and I think I may have to make a habit of this:)
Before Priscilla left, Margot showed off some of her skills (kicking is her specialty) on the play mat.
We hope Priscilla comes back to visit again soon!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Bringing Up Bebe
I read a great article in the Wall Street Journal over the weekend about a new book on French parenting. As those close to me know, I had the opportunities to live in France in high school and college and have always loved the French culture. While I had a feeling that there were definite differences between American and French parenting styles, I love how this author sets it all out so clearly.
While being Margot's mom is my first foray into parenthood, it doesn't actually feel like my first rodeo. I've spent a lot of time taking care of babies and young children and have always had a personal interest in child development and the parent-child relationship. I suppose this is why I chose to become a school counselor and blog about my recent adventures in motherhood.
From all the theories that I've studied and all the children I've worked with, I've found one common thing to be true, every child asks their parent(s) the same thing: Can you handle me? I'm pretty sure this was the question I grew up asking my own parents as well.
It seems that French parents pre-emptively understand this as they parent in a way that reassures their children that they are rising to the occassion of parenthood, for better or worse. Rather than doing what is easiest or most convenient, (especially for an over-worked or exhausted parent), it seems that French parents have the long game in mind. From lessons on patience and learning to wait, to educating children about life within the "cadre" instead of disciplining them, these ideas completely resonate with me. It puts a positive spin on the unique opportunity to live in a selfless way as a parent and underscores the point that parenting is, after all, a priviledge to be honored.
While I knew I wanted to introduce french culture to Margot (with the hopes of piquing her interest in this beautiful country), I'm excited about the opportunity of sharing french culture with her from the parenting perspective, too.
While being Margot's mom is my first foray into parenthood, it doesn't actually feel like my first rodeo. I've spent a lot of time taking care of babies and young children and have always had a personal interest in child development and the parent-child relationship. I suppose this is why I chose to become a school counselor and blog about my recent adventures in motherhood.
From all the theories that I've studied and all the children I've worked with, I've found one common thing to be true, every child asks their parent(s) the same thing: Can you handle me? I'm pretty sure this was the question I grew up asking my own parents as well.
It seems that French parents pre-emptively understand this as they parent in a way that reassures their children that they are rising to the occassion of parenthood, for better or worse. Rather than doing what is easiest or most convenient, (especially for an over-worked or exhausted parent), it seems that French parents have the long game in mind. From lessons on patience and learning to wait, to educating children about life within the "cadre" instead of disciplining them, these ideas completely resonate with me. It puts a positive spin on the unique opportunity to live in a selfless way as a parent and underscores the point that parenting is, after all, a priviledge to be honored.
While I knew I wanted to introduce french culture to Margot (with the hopes of piquing her interest in this beautiful country), I'm excited about the opportunity of sharing french culture with her from the parenting perspective, too.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Allison & Margot
Margot made a new friend today. As you can tell from this picture, they really hit it off. We couldn't get these two to calm down. Margot is so ecstatic, she's raising her arms over her head to show her excitement.
Laurel and her husband Duke welcomed their baby girl, Allison Katherine, on January 1st. Allison has the unique honor of being the first baby born at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC in 2012. Laurel and Duke have a knack for winning contests (they won home renovation contest in Rockville last year) and it looks like they may have passed this on to their sweet girl.
Laurel and I had the lucky experience of going through all the milestones of pregnancy together. Now that our girls have arrived, these two can share their own milestones with one another. Watch out world - here they come!
Laurel and her husband Duke welcomed their baby girl, Allison Katherine, on January 1st. Allison has the unique honor of being the first baby born at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC in 2012. Laurel and Duke have a knack for winning contests (they won home renovation contest in Rockville last year) and it looks like they may have passed this on to their sweet girl.
Laurel and I had the lucky experience of going through all the milestones of pregnancy together. Now that our girls have arrived, these two can share their own milestones with one another. Watch out world - here they come!
The Nap
Margot and I have recently discovered "the nap". Not just a spur of the moment cat nap (which Margot seems to LOVE) but an everyday, 60 minute, down-for-the-count type of sleeping arrangement. Of course, I'm talking about Margot's new sleeping habit, not my own. For me, this time has meant that I can do some amazing things, like: Get dressed! Make myself breakfast! Listen to NPR! Write thank you notes! (I swear they're coming Mom.)
I went to high school with a very clever mom who has made the most of this phenomenon, commonly referred to as "the nap". Her name is Kelsey and she calls herself The Naptime Chef. She has a website and even published a book! Kelsey - I used to think your whole concept was just cute, but now, I totally get it!
Let me not get ahead of myself here, though. We are only seven weeks in and I'm sure these "naps" will ebb and flow over the next few months and years. For now, it's one more little thing that's making this whole parenthood adventure feel doable!
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