Forever Scarred, Yet Comforted, Going to Class

So, the most traumatic parenting experience (at least up until that point) was going to childbirth class and touring the hospital for the fateful delivery day. We learned what to expect about the stages of labor, the delivery and the first few days after Baby Plum is born. And, yes, there was a video (with…

Trading Beach and Brunch for Nesting and New Experiences

Living on the beach, taking in sunsets over the Persian Gulf, dining in five-star hotels, jetting off to exotic locales for the weekend. Yep, those days are over. Now, we have a whole new set of adventures, since we’ve moved back home and (almost) have fully settled back in. While we’re a little envious of…

Parenting Tip of the Week 1 – No Chess for Baby

So, we received an invaluable book as first time parents, with succinct words of wisdom we just had to share (thanks, Chris, Canon and Sydney!). Behold these tips of parenting genius, which we will share with you regularly!

A Souvenir from the Desert

As many of you know (or have guessed from various blog posts), we did not return from the Abu Dhabi alone. No. In fact, by the time we touched down in the U.S., Megan was already six months pregnant. Baby Plum, as we affectionately call him or her (we are going to be surprised) due…