July 9, 2007

Would you read this book?

Premise: A book about caring for and nurturing your marriage (or long-term romantic relationship) in the first year of your child's life.

Tone: Informative and witty.

The authors: Me and Sam, in alternating chapters.

Working title: "There's no I in 'It's Your Turn for the 3 a.m. Feeding': The Teamwork Approach to New Parenthood"

July 8, 2007

She's drooling at a four-month level!

As a new parent, it's easy to become obsessed with milestones.

I often pull out my copy of "What to Expect in the First Year" to see how Evie measures up against the monthly checklists.

In most areas, Evie is a superstar.

She is 3 1/2 months old, and she's already met some of the 5-month milestones: rolling over (effectively ending "tummy time" as we know it), bearing weight on her legs, and holding her head up like a pro.

I know it's normal for babies to reach some milestones early and others late, but there was one in particular that I was dying to see: