Archives for 2013

Saying I’m sorry

September 13, 2013

Before Yom Kippur (the day of Atonement) begins at tonight, I’d like to apologize to anyone I’ve unknowingly hurt this past year. Blame it on paranoia, low self-esteem or Jewish guilt, but I often worry that somewhere out there is somebody who’s mad at me. Somebody I’ve unintentionally upset or offended with my words or actions.

If that person is you, I’m sorry.

Also, if I’ve already apologized to you for something I said or did this year that I later learned was hurtful, I ask for your forgiveness one more time — just to be sure we’re all good.

P.S. — A touching and meaningful al chet (confession of sins) prayer for parents

i’m sorry card by South City Press

Levi’s Monthly Photo (24 Months Old)

September 12, 2013

I see you scratching your head at the title of this post. Yes, Levi has been two years old for a couple of months now. Today is actually his 26 month birthday! But life was so crazy in July that I missed my opportunity to post Levi’s 24 month old photos and stats.

Instead of my traditional letter to Levi, I’ve decided to simply share some of the highlights from these past two months. To start, Levi’s vocabulary continues to expand tremendously. He speaks in 6-7 word sentences, and we can almost always understand what he’s saying.

Levi made potty for the first time a few days before he turned two, and he’s nearly ready for potty training. Too bad mom and dad aren’t… We’ve actually started putting him to bed in a white short-sleeve onesie so he can’t remove it and his diaper in the morning!

One of Levi’s favorite things to do is look for school buses while we’re driving in the car. He also likes to point out familiar sites. His memory amazes me — for example, he’ll point to Wendy’s and recall that he ate “chicken nuggets and french fries and ice cream” there.

Sadly, Levi and the dog are still not best friends. Although Briscoe is slowly getting more comfortable around Levi, Levi is often reluctant to pet or hug him — although he does love to hold Briscoe’s leash on our walks to the mailbox. My hope is that they’ll become buddy-buddy once there’s a new baby in the house.

And now, some more of Levi’s noteworthy stats and milestones from the last two months…… READ MORE!

Grown-Up School Supplies

September 11, 2013

School’s back in session! Students across the country returned the classroom this week — well, except in Omaha, where they went back to school in mid-August. Can you imagine starting school that early?

As a kid, the beginning of a new school year always seemed to bring with it more possibilities than the beginning of a new calendar year. And shopping for school supplies–from Trapper Keepers and crayons to college-ruled notebooks and erasable pens–only fueled my excitement for what lay ahead: meeting teachers, making friends, and joining after-school activities.

Our classroom days might be long behind us, but that doesn’t mean you and I still can’t enjoy back-to-school shopping. Now’s the perfect time to spruce up the office with some grown-up school supplies. After all, why should school-age children get all the goodies?

Does this sentence look blurry? Schedule an eye exam and then order yourself a pair of nerdy chic glasses from Warby Parker.
Read more best sellers (and some classics, too) with the lightweight Kindle Paperweight from Amazon.
Extracurricular reading material like Anthology magazine that speak to your interests will keep your mind sharp.
Backpacks are the new black — unless they’re purple like this sophisticated MZ Wallace version.
A fresh pencil, of sorts, from Sephora will have you coloring within the (lip) lines.
Your busy schedule doesn’t allow time for journaling? Simply note the highlight of each day in this five-year memory book from Urban Outfitters.
Keep track of your to-do list on a lined notepad from Anthropologie reminiscent of composition paper.
Colorful desk accessories from Poppin create a cohesive office space while brightening your day.
Access your calendar, email, and camera with the sleek and shiny Apple 5S.
Stay clutter-free with a wireless scanner from Amazon that sends paper, receipts, and photos to your computer or favorite cloud apps.

What’s on your (real or imaginary back-to-school shopping list?

Being Pregnant with Lexy from The Proper Pinwheel

September 10, 2013

Because every woman’s pregnancy is unique, our Being Pregnant series is a way to share a variety of maternity experiences on the blog. Today we’re chatting with Lexy Ward, the creative gal behind the party blog, The Proper Pinwheel. Lexy and I met in person at Alt Summit in January, and she’s one of the funniest and most outgoing bloggers I know. Her tell-it-like-it-is personality and sense of humor even comes through in her writing.

Lexy and I chatted during her second trimester — before a handful of fellow bloggers threw her a virtual baby shower and before she had maternity photos taken by You Look Lovely Photography. In fact, I’ve been sitting on this interview until Lexy received these images back from the photographer. Aren’t they so gorgeous and ethereal?

Read on to learn what Lexy thinks about being pregnant…… READ MORE!

Car seats 101

September 9, 2013

All eyes were on Prince William last month as he expertly secured his newborn son’s car seat in the back of his black SUV. In an interview with CNN, William admitted that it went so smoothly outside of the hospital because it wasn’t his first time putting the car seat in his vehicle—he practiced beforehand.

For every Prince William who has mastered the car seat, there’s a Kanye West who’s still confused by the safety device. The new dad revealed on Kris Jenner’s now-canceled talk show that he still couldn’t work his daughter’s car seat very well.

Luckily, there are plenty of online resources for befuddled dads like Kanye (and moms!) to research, choose, and install car seats. Click here to read my post on car seats 101 over on The Neighborhood!

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