Thanksgiving was a welcome holiday – our first in the US in three years! It was obviously special being Colin’s first and celebrating amongst family in MD. Colin was very disciplined and didn’t load up on turkey, trimmings and wine like his parents. Maybe next year… Regardless, we had much to be thankful for!
Parenting Tip of the Week 16 – Say Cheese Naturally
While every parent wants to elicit a precious smile from their little one, we know not to force it now!
A Few More Firsts
So, before Colin hit the month mark, he had a few firsts. After two and a half weeks, he lost his umbilical cord, which means a very exciting new phase – he was ready for bath time! To say it was a disaster isn’t entirely accurate but not terribly far off. He liked getting his…
Parenting Tip of the Week 15 – Entertain Wisely
We had the perfect old 20″ TV we were going to set up over the crib, until we saw this notice…
Visitors From Near and Far
Being out of the hospital for a few weeks spending quiet time at home, we enjoyed introducing Colin to new faces. While Hurricane Sandy prevented a few visits, visitors from DC and Philly were a welcome part of our weekends! The Dunleavys were Colin’s first overnight guests. He was excited to meet future playmates Keira…
Parenting Tip of the Week 14 – Keep It Clear!
It’s cold and flu season, so heed this very helpful advice…or things could get messy.
Mr. Colin Goes to Washington (Sort Of)
November 6 was the first historic day for Colin being Election Day. Since the State of Virginia didn’t offer early voting, we had a limited window to carry out our civic duty that fateful Tuesday. Luckily, Colin was up for an afternoon nap, which allowed for a trip to the polls. He slept through the…
Parenting Tip of the Week 13 – Proper Packing Required
We decided to make an investment in proper baby-carrying gear, thanks to this useful tip.
Happy Halloween!
Being Brian’s favorite holiday, we had to celebrate Halloween – especially since the UAE doesn’t really acknowledge the day. Colin turned an ominous 13 days old on the 31st – very fitting. While he was too young to enjoy trick or treating and candy, he still had fun dressing up. Check out some highlights of…