life with toddler
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Rebecca - - No responsesI have way too many Elmo songs stuck permanently in my head. For instance, when I see this picture, I immediately start to sing "Ride 'Em Cowboy, whoop-de-whoop," a greatest hit from Elmo's Wild West Adventure.Check out that chin! I know little kids' faces change a lot as they get older, but as of now, I'm thinking Elan might bear a startling resemblance chin-wise to Popa Al Alper. It's a little hard to appreciate the exact shape of the Alper chin in this picture, but I don't have any digital ... more
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Rebecca - - No responsesI used to think I was good at packing for a trip. I used to pride myself at how neatly I could roll a week's wardrobe into a carry-on. But ever since having a child, it seems that I bring along possessions equal those of a small island nation to go away for an overnight. Packing light as a mom is a skill I am sorely lacking in.This weekend I am going away with neither my husband nor my child, and I was curious to see if I could get ... more
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Rebecca - - No responsesToday was Elan's third swimming class. He was surprisingly serious about the whole thing. He was very intent on the songs, and singing along, and his eyes were big and wide. When it was time to kick, he made very large splashy kicking motions, his feet swinging high into the air behind him. When it was time to blow bubbles he mostly kept his mouth shut, but didn't mind if I dipped his face into the water. The lesson culminated with the teacher having him go back and forth between ... more
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Rebecca - - No responsesElan had his first swim lesson this week. It's a parent-child class (previously known as mommy-and-me) at the Berkeley Y. I believe he's a minnow, or maybe a goldfish. Something like that. Elan loves the water, and he had a great time at the class. Water + swimming = what's not to love? But the class did bring up an interesting mothering dilemma for me. In a group of 18-36 month-olds, my 29-month-old boy seemed hugely, disproportionately large. Now he is on the tall side for his age, but this ... more
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Rebecca - - No responsesAn unusual spring storm has brought us five days of rain. Before that, we had a spell of cold inhospitable wind. And before that, an 85-degree heat wave. The changeable weather has led to a new flurry of colds in our family. Elan led the pack, as usual, though thankfully his has so far been mild. Mine is coming on pretty badly today, so I leave you quickly to try to get in a nap during the precious naptime window, when the house is quiet and still and the world ... more
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Rebecca - - No responsesWhere have I been? worrying about swine flu, meeting with contractors, calling roofers, trying to decide on black-out blinds for the boy who likes 5:45 a.m., feeling tired, cleaning the kitchen, having the appraiser over, cleaning the entire house for the appraiser, dealing with bubs' new round of mama-separation-anxiety brought on by - i don't know - swine flu?etc etc etcBut as a mea culpa for my silence so far this week (how did it get to be Thursday already anyway), I offer you a very cute picture of a ... more
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Rebecca - - No responsesOn the tire swing with his friend Torben --Elan: Torben, look at all the babies! (nods head toward four babies stretched out together on a blanket in the shade)Torben: Wow. That's a lot of babies.E: One two three four. Four babies.T: Four babies!E: You want to go to Little Farm, Torben?T: Yeah! Chickens.E: Cows.T: Pigs.E: Woosters. T: Giraffes.E: Elephants.They both nod in understanding, like: I got ya, dude.T: We're on the swing.E: With Mama.T: Elan!E: Torben!T: Rebaca!Giggles. Shrieks of excitement.Now I know it's probably just because I'm related to one of ... more
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it’s a boy!We are so thrilled to welcome our baby boy to our family! Emry Isaiah Brams Davis October 22, 2010 7 lbs 15 oz, 20.5 inches Emry is a Welsh name…
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the end of an eraToday my grandfather, Popa Al Alper, passed away. He was 101 and a half. June 2008 Back when he turned 99, many of you sent him postcards in the mail.…
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