You’ll seeeeee: parental fear-mongering predictions that didn’t come true
It seems as though we tell each other a lot of scary stories about parenthood. I mean, of course people want to share their experiences with each other. But all too often this storytelling slips into fear mongering. It’s sort of a pre-emptive commiseration — an anticipatory sing-song of Oh, you’ll seeeee….
An offbeat auntie Santa Monica outing
Ooooh we’ve received a little more photo magic via Two Bright Lights again! This set of photos is of photographer Ilene Squires‘s best friend and her niece and nephew. I love the idea of an auntie or uncle (or family friend!) having his or her own photo session with the kids — it’s something you don’t see a lot!
We’re not worried about our Pit bulls being around our baby
The most persisting hot topic in my life as a mom is the fact that we have two Pit bulls. Well, an American Staffordshire Terrier and a Pit mix extraordinaire to be exact, but really we all know regardless of what I call them they’ll always just be Pit bulls. Are you nervous? Oh please don’t be!
Kate and Zach’s blissful baby-on-the-way maternity session
I love love love when photographers and couples connect and form a relationship that lasts over years. Amy Ann (of Amy Ann Photography) shot Kate and Zach’s queer Jewish wedding last year, and then recently shot their maternity session a few weeks ago.
Four ways to reconnect with pets after you have kids
Sarah was the reason I came home and slept in my own bed in high school. In college, she kept me feeling safe and comforted in my string of lonely student rentals. She greeted my husband at the door on our first date, and she met us at the door when we brought home each of our kids. But that was where the old times ended; the truth is, several years into motherhood, I felt like my relationship with Sarah was altered beyond repair.
What can we do to get our pets ready for a new kid in the house?
So, you’ve got a baby or new child coming into your home — how do you get your pets ready?
10 reasons why getting a puppy when you’re pregnant is totally awesome
Even though she’s nicknamed Cat, this girl is one serious dog lover. Cat’s written up ten reasons why getting a puppy while pregnant could be among the best decisions you make.
When my son met Kate Moss
This weekend we did our first flight with the baby (he did great!) down the Bay Area where I was doing an Offbeat Bride reading. On Sunday, we headed inland to Napa to visit an old blogging friend of mine, and that’s where we met Kate Moss. Because oh yes: that hilarious skinny Brussels Griffon […]