Category Archives: Milestones

Benji is getting through his first ear infection right now which was really exhausting for everyone, especially before it was diagnosed and he gots medicine.  It started with our little trip to Ferndale to visits friends Jovita, Paul, and baby … Continue reading →

  Benji is now (well, as of last Sunday) 10 months old!  Double digits baby  Which means only 2 more months until he is 1 year old which, of course, makes me feel kind of insane.  Sometimes I still have … Continue reading →

He did it!  It was really truly amazing. I felt like I was seeing my child take his first steps or say his first word.  I guess first poop in a toilet is an amazing milestone.  By the way, feel … Continue reading →

Benji’s two top teeth are coming in.  He is really sad about it.  Crying a lot, wanting to be held constantly, and just sad, sad, sad.  And to top it off he just started coming down with what looks like … Continue reading →

2 days ago we celebrated Benji’s 8 month birthday.  What a guy! Here are the 8 month milestones from Babycenter.com.  Let’s see how Benji is doin’… Mastered Skills (most kids can do): • Says “mama” and “dada” to both parents … Continue reading →

Here’s what I have been thinking about:  At what point do you try to get your baby to fall asleep on their own?  Parents know getting your baby to fall asleep on their own almost  always means letting their babies … Continue reading →

I was totally excited about crawling beginning but now I realize how much harder life is with a newly crawling babe.  Sure, it’s amazing to see your little one be able to explore his surroundings for the first time, but … Continue reading →

  I am thanking our sweet G-d for many things right now.  For the usual things (usual for us privileged Westerners albeit); a roof over our heads, electricity, food on the table (organic even!), good health, humor, very loving families, … Continue reading →