#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Miss Madeline – Nine Months Old

November 11, 2008 · Narrative

No Hands!Oh Madeline, my little cankled, raspberry-blowing mischievous Crazy Lady.

When she wakes up, her hair is sticking out from all sides, hence the Crazy Lady nickname.  It seems like so much has happened with her over the past month.  Let’s see…

— she has sprouted some teeth, four of them to be exact.  Sharp little suckers they are, especially when they’re digging into your finger for all they’re worth.  She grinds them mercilessly.  It amazes me, the noises that four little bitty teeth can make, but it’s enough to make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end.

— she stands up, with feet solidly planted on the floor, without holding onto anything all the time.  Not wobbly, but instead, very aggressively and self-assured.  She cruises like a pro, skimming tables and anything else she can hang onto.  Nicholas walked at 10 months, and he is hoping that she doesn’t beat him.  I’ve explained that if she does, it’s only because she’s trying to keep up with him and wants to be like him.  So far, he’s ok with that.

— her top front teeth?  A serious gap in between them.  Both my mom and sister both have gaps, but I managed to escape that.  Doesn’t look like Madeline will though.  They say the bigger the gap, the more wealthy you will be.  Here’s hoping.

Snack Time— the girl can eat, and then some.  Her appetite is stronger than ever, and there are many times that she can outeat Nicholas.  Nothing is safe within her grasp.  She inhales food fast enough that it makes you wonder when she was last fed, and no matter how carefully covered she is, she ends up with specks of food in places that we only discover hours later.  Snacks for later, I’m certain.

— she responds to her name, or I should say, acknowledges it.  If she’s into something she shouldn’t be, and you say her name, she turns around with a gleam in her eye and makes a whining ehhh noise, as if to say “come on…”

— she is in this phase where she licks everything.  I was vacuuming the other day and caught her licking the vacuum behind me.  The oven door the next day while we were in the kitchen.  Almost like we would smell something to see how it would taste, she’s checking things out by licking it.  Wonderful.  Following in the footsteps of her brother, who famously licked my mom’s living room walls.  Who knew the color burgundy tasted so good?

— socks on the feet?  Still an issue. I have, however, found that she’ll keep them on if I put shoes on.   She has no interest in shoes.  Go figure.

Where's the BabyHer personality comes through more and more every day, and I can’t wait to see what the next month brings us.  And with Madeline now 9 months old, that means my niece, Sophie, is 13 months old today.  We spent some time together over the weekend, and she’s nearly as busy a bee as Madeline is, with quite the same appetite.   She’s starting to take a few tentative steps on her own, and saying a few words like Dada and banana.  It was funny to watch the girls playing together.  They were in the same room for about two hours, yet didn’t really play with each other.  They would practically be back to back, but still in their own little worlds.  The only time they interacted was when they fought over a toy, and poor Madeline, the smaller of the two, doesn’t stand a chance.  For now.  My mom says that my sister and I will be spending much time in the Principal’s office with the two of them growing up.  I’m not so sure she’s wrong.

Tomorrow?  Just Like Abuelita’s Cuban Black Beans.  See ya then!

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  1. The Sister In-Law says

    November 12, 2008 at 6:58 am

    What no pictures ?!?! I read through the post and was hoping for some great shots…. bummer :-(

    Reply
  2. Cate says

    November 12, 2008 at 7:46 am

    LOL, didn’t have pics on my laptop. Updated. :)

    Reply
  3. My First Kitchen says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:24 am

    I love that she licks everything. That’s so awesome. And, oh my goodness, teeth-grinding babies are the end of me. I did an extended bout of babysitting for a friend, and her kid would CONSTANTLY GRIND HIS TEETH. It was like walking around with a witch’s nails on a really old scratchy chalkboard, playing it like a washboard or something. Horrible. Props to you for being able to handle it!

    My First Kitchens last blog post..How to Cook a Quesadilla

    Reply
  4. The Neighbor (Wife) says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    I can’t believe how big she’s gotten. It’s making me sad to think about. She’s growing up way too fast.

    Reply
  5. The Sister In-Law says

    November 13, 2008 at 8:05 am

    Love it – thanks for posting the pictures.

    SIL

    Reply
  6. ttfn300 says

    November 13, 2008 at 10:17 am

    haha, love the update! how quickly time flies :)

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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