Share We have a zillion advantages as parents in 2007 … running water, modern medicine, washing machines, the internet, women’s lib, inexpensive & high-quality food, no child labor, etc. But we have one distinct disadvantage. For the most part, we are physically isolated. In decades and century’s past, a women would not be a stay [...]

Share I seemed to have birthed a morning person. Which is generally fine with me, because I am a fellow morning person, up between 5:30 and 6:30 AM, without the aid of an alarm clock — and my most productive hours are typically in the morning. But 3:30 AM is ridiculous. This morning Gracie was [...]

Share I writing from the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, and my baby is back home in San Jose with daddy. I miss her. During the flight, and in the hotel, I keep seeing things I want to share with her, describe to her — and I am resisting the urge to babyproof the room. But [...]

Share My parents visited this week, from St. Louis, Missouri — great for Gracie, and actually very helpful for me. This month I do not have regular childcare, and am trying to run my business with just 1-2x week of backup daycare, and lots of television. Not optimal. So, Grandma and Papa watched Gracie on [...]

Share Chaos. Having a child introduced a level of chaos into my life. No, I’m not talking about late night feedings or mountains of toys, I’m talking about childcare for Gracie. All I am asking for is a reliable childcare situation that is stimulating and nurturing for my daughter, and easy and flexible for me. [...]