We’ve tried the whole “soft music, nice bath, lavender aromatheraphy, cup of herbal tea” bit with Ava come bedtime, and you all know how well that’s worked. Now, we’re trying my friend Lori’s technique, which was also suggested by our family doctor: Run them ragged by 8 pm. So, we took the girls to the [...]
Archive for June 19th, 2008
19 Jun
First bites
I’m inching toward table food with Olivia. The last two nights, I’ve been able to process what we’re having for dinner and share it with her. While the herbs and spices are new (and, I’ve decided, impossible to introduce one at a time), the only real “first” in recipe for pasta with sweet potatoes and [...]
19 Jun
Fitness (but not weight loss) Together
This morning I had a fitness evaluation as part of my training at Fitness Together. I’ve been going twice a week, and more recently, three times a week, for strength training and cardio work with a personal trainer. Since you all helped me make this decision, I thought I owed you an update. This morning’s [...]