Tricks of the Trade

For years I have been watching my mother in awe as she cuts fruit with a pairing knife and no cutting board.  Rather than using the cutting board she sticks out her thumb to stop the blade.  It always looks dangerous but after using all four of my cutting boards in one day, I decided to give it a go.  (Apparently cleaning one was just not an option for me.)
So, for the last three mornings I have been cutting my strawberries sans board - putting my thumb in the line of fire.  It's been a slow process, but I'm determined to learn this trick.  I have decided, though, that as soon as I slice my thumb, it's over - I'll be back to my cutting boards. 

Baby Bean is One Month

First the pictures...

G's favorite way to pass the day

There is no doubt...G loves his daddy and his daddy loves him

I love this picture.  I tried to use it for his birth announcement but no matter how I cropped it, it looked weird.  It was unfortunate.

Lastly, we have been teaching G how to attract the lady babies with a wink and a smile.

Some things I've learned from the first weeks of motherhood...

1)  Finger nails are dangerous.  His are sharp, mine are too long and it has been detrimental to us both. 

2)  One can NEVER have enough changing pad covers, especially when learning how to change diapers.   

3)  Going out in the afternoon takes a whole morning of strategic planning.  I've yet to leave my house in the morning, so I am still trying to figure out what must happen if I want to get myself and baby out the door before 11am.  Start getting ready at 3am?

4)  My days are not busy or productive, and, for the moment, I am OK with that fact. 

5)  The nurses at our pediatrician's office are saints. 

6)  T and I are funny people (at least to each other) when sleep deprived. 

7)  I will drop everything to see my son making cute or funny faces.

Read Across America Day

I'm a day late.  Read Across America Day was yesterday, March 2; however, I thought this list of teachers' top 100 books from NEA (National Education Association) was still worth posting.  Click here to view the complete list. 

Yes, I know these are children's books, but some of my all time favorites are listed here.  For instance, I LOVE The Giver by Lois Lowry. 

Did any of your favorites make the list?