Monthly Archives: May 2005

Scenes From a Weaning

Since about Isaac’s second birthday (seven months ago) I’ve been trying in various ways to wean him. The thing is, I have been reluctant to make it into a full-blown confrontation. I’ve read a lot about it, talked with a … Continue reading

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“Gonk!” means hippo in Spanish

Isaac told me this fact this morning, just out of the blue. It’s good to know, in case I ever get back to Spain.

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Basking in the glow of love

Today Isaac told me that he loves me. He said, “I love you, Mama,” clear as a bell. This would have been a very special and tender moment if it had not so happened that, a scant 30 seconds later, … Continue reading

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The Office

My new (old) life is up and running now. I got past some irritating issues with insurance (I needed insane converage in case someone comes to visit me and breaks their neck), and computers (bottom line, I had to buy … Continue reading

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