Author Archives: Andrea Y. Griffith

This is Jane ten minutes after a bath and clean pajamas. Oh, you can't see beyond the furrowed eyebrows? Look closer: In ten minutes, drool has engulfed her neck and soaked through her pajamas down to her bellybutton. Notice the nose. And the binky off to one side because she clearly can't breathe through herContinue reading “Embracing the Drool”

The months of January & February are over. Whew. I breathe a sigh of relief every year when they are done. On to March and spring and the promise of the Resurrection. Yes. I may have even ordered two pairs of little girl saltwater sandals this morning (orange!).  We have had a mixed bag aroundContinue reading “Finally March”

Telfer and I have a complicated relationship with the family dinner. When you have a picky, highly emotional eater it sounds so much better, and I mean so much better, to eat a real, adult dinner after the kids go to bed. So we have forced ourselves to have family dinner at least twice aContinue reading “The Family Dinner”

The girls and I had such a nice Valentine's Day despite the fact that Telfer has been at work for what feels like night and day all week. It's not quite that bad but I know HE is tired and when Telfer is actually tired it means it might be as bad as I think.Continue reading “A Belated Valentine’s Day”

In continuing with tradition, Jane is also a reluctant walker. With Cate I was actually worried but now with Jane I am resigned and just a tiny bit annoyed. I have to carry this kid EVERYWHERE!  I must say though, the prospect of facing my pediatrician at the 18-month-appointment with a non-walker makes me shiverContinue reading “Walk Already”