Title: Adventures In Babywearing

There's a story.

Published on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:42:00

There's a story about how I left my camera on the plane.And a whole other story about how I got it back.There's a story about my Blissdom Wisdom Workshop.And how I was on Cloud 9 after my workshop.And there's my favorite story about how the sitter said she couldn't get over how much Ivy and I resemble each other. Blissdom is going great. I learned last night that Gray is back at home sick with the stomach flu. :( So my heart is pulled, but hubby is taking care of everything. Nothing to worry ab read more..

That's just the way it is.

Published on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:11:00

[meant to be a photo of Gray, but camera focused on Ivy.He was hiding his face from the camera anyway...]In the car Grayson told me he wants to be a doctor when he grows up. The kind that checks you out, you know, like when Noah has a turn, then Carter, then me? (pediatrician)Or I could be a girl doctor that takes the blood. (nurse, at last visit I had some blood drawn.)I'll go to school and the doctor will teach me and then he'll give me his clothes and I'll put them on and then I'll be a docto read more..

We go together.

Published on Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:31:00

She fits so perfectly, my lap her throne.I left her a long time on Sunday, like over 8 hours. She didn't even really want to nurse when I got home, but she was happy to see me. [She insists on wearing her beads in the bath.]I'm leaving for Nashville, Tennessee. For Blissdom, tomorrow. But I have to take her with me. I have to, I need to, and I want to.Eight hours is one thing, FIVE DAYS is another. I just can't do it. She is still very much a part of me as I am a part of her.And it's different,w read more..

Old people are cute.

Published on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:51:00

So, I wanted to test drive the outfit I'm going to wear when I meet Harry Connick Jr. on Friday at BLISSDOM*.I went to see Funny Girl with some close friends yesterday and would totally have posted a photo but it was really dark in the fancy theatre building and did I mention that we were the youngest (and I'm not exaggerating) gals in the place? Lots of perfectly-styled white hair and motorized walker-thingies. And hearing aids.But it was awesome and cute, old people are. Except during the end read more..

Funny Girl

Published on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00

(my scarf got in the way) (also, this is a SOOC "straight out of camera" shot, no editing, and I love it.)I like to take pictures of my shoes.Today I'm driving away, kind of far, and leaving Ivy with Daddy for the longest time I've ever left her. I'll be back before bedtime, and I'm going to lunch and a play with old (and forever) friends so it's really such a treat.I'm nervous as I type this, but also equally excited... it's a strange push and pull and twist and release.But I get to wear my new read more..

Wherever you go, there you are.

Published on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:33:00

One of my favorite morning photos, from Cupcake '10Links for your weekend aka "working it..."[my other day job(s)]At NWIparentLunch Lady LandAt RealMomsGuide(And I'm realizing some of these links aren't working at the moment... please try again if not!)Practical tips for first time moms [what would you add?]American Idol auditions: hilarious or cruel? [do you watch with your kids?]Protect your child from "sexting" [my town is in the news for this sad epidemic]Breast versus... breast? To cover read more..

In Living.

Published on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:40:00

Ivy had the sniffles and so she rode around on my back in the mei tai for the day. Her face nuzzled behind me while I washed dishes and wrote stuff.Ever notice that in the absence of it, a tiny bit of color pops and makes its small self known.It's in the color of an eye, the streak in my hair.A brilliant thought, little hand holding big hand, whatever makes you feel, and alive. You Capture: colorTwitter me- I'm babystephSubscribe to my blog here read more..

Breastfeeding anywhere and everywhere: What is there to see?

Published on Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:07:00

Yes, I'm passionate about it.I enjoy breastfeeding my children!And I do it for longer than "the norm" for most Americans.I do not, however, blur my passion with judgment- for the Moms that choose not to breastfeed or not to nurse as long as me and my baby or whatever else might be used to put a wall between us Mothers with differing methods of mothering.Maybe that's why I take it to heart when I know others are thinking negatively of Moms like me, that choose to nurse our babies whenever they a read more..

Gifted: Modern Day Warrior Quilt

Published on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:06:00

Back in the day, before I was a blogger, I was very involved in online support groups as we searched for answers and healing for Noah's epilepsy. In one of those groups I met Cris, and she would be the one person that tipped it all for me... she set my life on a different course. She planted a seed in me, to trust my instincts and start asking more questions. Do some research. Read Evidence of Harm. No one had ever told me these things before. That it was OK to stand up and be that mama bear pro read more..

The one about Ivy's clothes.

Published on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:00:00

[Misha Lulu dress (ebay), Livie & Luca boots]So, she's my little ragamuffin. And I love love love dressing a girl. Where do I begin?I enjoy finding unique mis-matchy outfits and shabby/chic/boutique-ish things you just don't see everywhere. [Misha Lulu tunic & pants (My Little Darlings boutique)]I fell in love with the designer Misha Lulu and pretty much Ivy's whole wardrobe is made up of Misha with bits and pieces here and there. (Ivy's first Misha dress, lookhowsmallshewas!)[Halabaloo read more..

Hello?

Published on Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:56:00

Links for your weekend aka "working it..."[my other day job(s)]At NWIparent:Revisiting the "list"Over at Real Moms Guide:Check out the Babywearing Moms group. Have a babywearing question? I'm always available to chat.Also, some articles I've written this weekBaby names you just don't hear anymore (go on, you know you want to add one)Roasted acorn squash soup (yes I made this yesterday. YUM)Graco strollers recalled (is your stroller one of them?)And some articles from other Real Moms Guide writer read more..

Pink flowers for Ellie, Love Gray.

Published on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:07:00

Grayson insisted on taking his Ellie pink flowers.You can even keep on your pink pants, Mommy. (My pajama pants.) (I was tempted.)Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

On separation anxiety

Published on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:33:00

I always thought when the mama bird nudges her children to the edge of the nest, watching them spread their feathers,that it was for their own good. Part of growing up. Acquiring new skills, strengths, the use of their wings.But I'm findingthat I think the one learning the [hard] lesson is(whispers) the parent.My skin doesn't fit, doesn't feel right when they're not with me.Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

Gifted: Felt Flower Necklace

Published on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:25:00

A birthday gift handmade by Katie. She doesn't even have an etsy shop! Don't you think she should have an etsy shop????!!!!Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

How now.

Published on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:04:00

Through the silver fog today on a drive, Gray asked what kind of animals were out in the field ahead. Those are big brown cows, I tell him. "OH! I thought that's where my chocolate rice milk comes from."Do you ever have those moments as a Mom where you think Oh, my GOD. This is my child. I am so thankful.Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

Everything that happens is from now on.

Published on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:22:00

The sun came out again. During a walk outside I turned to hubby and said you think maybe the cold is over? That it will just get warmer and warmer?I knew the answer.No, it's going to get cold again. But it does feel a little like spring today. Let's enjoy it.Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

Have a look-see!

Published on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:00:00

My birthday boots (Ugg Cardy)At NWIparent this week I'm talking about Things I love about where I live.Celebrity Baby Blog posted about the Sakura Bloom Triathlon Baby Mamas video the other day- holy hits, batman!I'm still catching up on: visiting all my "lurkers" & the awesome recaps linked here of last weekend's Cupcake '10.Coming this week... I'm thinking about sharing all my secrets about where I get Ivy's clothes![comments closed]Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

On Waiting

Published on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:00:00

We do a lot of waiting around here.We wait for the school bus in the morning, wait for it to bring brothers home in the afternoon. I wait for the dryer to buzz, the mail to come, for Fridays and paydays and for what's around the corner. It's felt like we're waiting for a lot more than usual lately, for something up ahead, not sure, maybe it's the new year or too much busy-ness. Waiting, waiting with anticipating takes away from the rich living in the right now.Tonight I drank hot chocolate with read more..

Who's there?

Published on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:44:00

Ivy kissing her shadow. I know. Sweetness.I hear it's delurking day or week or something. So that means if you're hanging around you should come out and say hi. And, I'm hoping to visit each and every one of you that does.Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

Gifted: for the love of ivy

Published on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:51:00

The sun is shining today. I am so happy. It's worth the mention.I wanted to show you the necklace I'm wearing today, a birthday gift from my friend Erin. It's called "for the love of ivy" by Stomping Bird. I like how it looks like I'm giving you all a big hug.Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

What Cupcake 10 was all about

Published on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:24:00

A couple months ago, or so, I was chatting with my bloggy friend Heather of the Extraordinary Ordinary and we were thinking we should make more of an effort to meet up soon since she only lived in Minneapolis (at the time) and I in Northwest Indiana. Surely we could meet half-way somewhere and have dinner or something.We took it to Twitter and, well, before you know it Heather had found an amazing house in Wisconsin and people were actually sending her money and SIGNING UP to spend a weekend wit read more..

There were cupcakes.

Published on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:38:00

I just got home. I didn't open my laptop all weekend. It was more fabulous than I had imagined.Much more to come...Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..

Snow Day

Published on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:11:00

(As you can see, Ivy's hair cut wasn't much, but is adorable!)It's a snow day!And my birthday!The boys are already putting the hurt on some Jedis or whoever the bad guys are on Star Wars Wii. We'll have grilled banana sandwiches for lunch (to honor Elvis) and wait for the big snow to fall. It's a great day.Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph createInlineScriptElement("var%20LEO_HIGHLIGHTS_DEBUG%20%3D%20true%3B%0Avar%20LEO_HIGHLIGHTS_DEBUG_POS%20%3D%20false%3B%0Avar%20LEO_HIGHLI read more..

Calling all angels

Published on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:33:00

She ran away from the snow. But dark clouds found her.She's a friend way over there, and I'm far over here. She's missing my sidehugs and Ivy's spirit. Please think of her, pray for her, and if she's your friend, too, reach out to her. It's her story to tell, so in time, she will.[comments closed] read more..

Spot of

Published on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:21:00

Felt tea set I found on etsy. It's even more adorable in person.[I have a girl!]Subscribe to my blog hereTwitter me- I'm babysteph read more..