The actual Easter holiday was spent in Western Maryland with the Tucker side. The extended family was around, some of whom hadn’t yet met Mr. C. We left a note at home, so the Easter Bunny knew where to find him. And, as expected, an Easter basket appeared the next morning! While mom and dad…
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Springtime in CT
What’s springtime in CT like? For at least this year, it’s freezing! Our spring trip definitely felt more like winter, so we stayed warm in the comfort of homes and restaurants. Maybe come May, we’ll be able to lose the jackets! Here are some shots of our weekend sojourn…
An Encounter with a Large Rabbit
With spring, comes Easter. And knowing the family fun time and sweet treats that come with the holiday, Colin was all about maxing out his Easter opportunities with not one, but two celebrations! First up was an Easter party at his great grandfather’s apartment complex, complete with egg dying, egg hunt, treats and an appearance…
Up, Up and Away!
It was only a matter of time. You knew it was coming. Yep, it was Colin’s first flight! We started off easy with a 45-minute jump up to Connecticut…building our way up to international adventures. Colin behaved very well, being relatively easy since he is not mobile and uses a pacifier to calm down with…
Double the Fun (Almost)!
So, Colin hit five months last week. Normally, babies double their weight by month five. But since our little porker came out super-sized, he’s trending a bit under that mark – thankfully for our arms and backs! Happy five months, C! Here’s a one-to-five month comparison just for fun…
Parenting Tip of the Week 30 – A Final One for Mom and Dad
It’s been months and months (let’s remind everyone of the epic first tip), but we’ve finally come to the end of our weekly parenting tips. We hope these pearls of knowledge have inspired parents and parents-to-be to better care for their little ones. The key takeaway in this week’s tip is not to be an…
Parenting Tip of the Week 29 – Rub a Dub Safely
Even with spring and warmer weather around the corner, it’s helpful to be reminded not to take baby outside to hose them off during bath time…
Hands, Touching Hands, Reaching Out…
Admit it, you’ve just been struck by the fine words of Neil Diamond and are now humming his epic Sweet Caroline. As enamored as you may be with that song, especially if you’re a Red Sox fan, it pales in comparison to Colin and his love affair with…his hands. That’s right – if he’s awake,…
Parenting Tip of the Week 28 – Lose the Boob Tube
While technology is constantly evolving, pervasive and easier to use, it’s important to remember that babies don’t need high-tech right away. Sometimes the simpler toys and distractions are just what the doctor ordered to keep baby entertained…