Well, time sure flies when you’re keeping busy and having fun, doesn’t it? It’s hard to believe that two months have gone by since Liesl’s first birthday in September! She’s 14 months old now, and here are some things we’ve … Continue reading
It’s crazy to think that just one year ago, Pete and I were experiencing this and this. Celebrating Liesl’s birthday evokes feeling of joy (“our baby girl is growing up into such a cute little toddler!”), incredulity (“how did we … Continue reading
This past month, Liesl said her first word (dada) which nearly brought Pete to tears. In fact, he marked it down as one of the best days of his life. She unofficially ate her first cockroach, which prompted me to … Continue reading
Where does the time go? I think I notice the passage of time even more obviously now that Liesl is here, particularly when I’m folding her clothes or swapping out her smaller clothes for larger sizes. She changes so much, … Continue reading
A long flight across the Pacific Ocean + a week vacation in Las Vegas = our summer vacation Liesl took her first ever cross-Pacific flight to the mainland a few weeks ago when the three of us went to Las … Continue reading
What a whirlwind of a month! Time really does fly, and I’ve never noticed it as much as I do now with a baby. The days are long, but the years are short. -Gretchen Rubin Grandma Vicki came to visit … Continue reading
As I sit here and type this post, it’s a quiet weekday afternoon. The rain is falling outside, the cloud cover casts a somewhat grey hue on the normally vibrant neighborhood, and baby Liesl is sleeping upstairs. It’s in these … Continue reading
Well, the fun with Liesl just continues. She’s eight months old, and getting into absolutely everything! She’s curious, active, and talkative. She’s happiest when she’s around Pete and me, whether it’s playing in the playroom, driving in the car, or … Continue reading
Pete and I were talking the other day, and we realized that we’ve categorized Liesl’s growth and our parenting prowess (or our adaptability, take your pick) into three separate time frames thus far: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6+ months. … Continue reading
I finally feel like I’m stepping out of the fog of new mommyhood and seeing the world around me. Now that Liesl is in a very good routine, where she’s eating well and sleeping like a champ, Pete and I … Continue reading
Mary + Pete 