Author Archives: chick

Crybaby

Posted on 03/18/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Wah, Wah, Waaah, Waaaaah, WAH, WAAAH, WAAAAAAAAH! How do you like it? Just kidding, Sweetie. Yesterday, you wouldn’t stop crying. I tried everything—diaper changes, burping, propping, tummy time, rocking, singing—you name it. As the day wore on, you … Continue reading →

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Radio Waves

Posted on 03/17/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, The clock radio in your room has nature sounds, including ocean waves and a babbling brook. Every night at your bedtime, we set it to play one of those sounds. Our theory is that the white noise helps … Continue reading →

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Q & A

Posted on 03/16/2011 by chick

“Am I beautiful?” There is no girl who does not at some point in her life ask someone this question. And the correct answer is always without hesitation and without caveats definitely YES.

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The Eyes of a Cat, Closed

Posted on 03/13/2011 by chick

My dear friend’s cat died yesterday. She was a good cat. In her honor, I offer my only Poirot quote to reference cats. After someone unsuccessfully attempts to kill Poirot and Hastings (his friend), he says, Yes, but for my … Continue reading →

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Putting the Cut in Cute

Posted on 03/12/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, I cut your thumb today while clipping your nails. Sorry! Your father, if he reads this, will grit his teeth and say, “Just let it go. She’s not permanently harmed.” I know that. I’m not really upset. It’s … Continue reading →

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Daily Frustrations

Posted on 03/11/2011 by chick

I think what bothers me the most about my current life situation is that I can never seem to move directly forward. Everything requires a step backward first, or a zigzag approach. That makes it difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes even … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2002

Posted on 03/10/2011 by chick

England, Here I Come! It was my first trip abroad, and we were planning to be gone for several weeks, so I went on a preparatory shopping spree. Naturally, I purchased a couple of books on England, including one by … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Thing

Posted on 03/09/2011 by chick

A Favorite Thing: Owl Candle Holder This candle holder is precious to me as a reminder of my aunt Thaniel, who died when I was just a child. I acquired the owl many years later, after my grandfather died. I … Continue reading →

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Hand to Mouth

Posted on 03/08/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, Your mouth finally met your hand and it was baby love at first bite. Some people think we’re depriving you by not giving you a binky, but who needs one of those when you’ve got Nature’s pacifier right … Continue reading →

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SITY: Snow, Ice, Melt

Posted on 03/07/2011 by chick

It has been almost two months since Livia’s birth and the snowstorm that brought her to us. I can’t remember if there was already snow on the ground before that storm, but there has definitely been since. This has been … Continue reading →

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