by Heather
Create a photo series to capture your baby’s hobbies and routines (eating and sleeping!) at three months, six months, and nine months.
They may seem like mundane moments to whip out the camera now, but that’s exactly why it’s a good idea. I wish I had had this idea when Holden was “little”… at the time, it seemed silly because I couldn’t really imagine him getting older (you know, I thought he would somehow always be nursing and projectile puking on us).
Mike from Cry it out: Adventures of a stay-at-home dad has a great photo series of his daughter, Emmeline, going through all the motions of a regular day.
Voila - photo essay fit for a fancy photo album! And it’s never too early or late to start. Holden got his first DITL photo series at 18 months and Milo got his at 3 months. Share your links with us!
by Heather
My brain used to hurt with all the clever ideas for baby t-shirts I thought I was having. I’d think of ideas at the least opportune moments (nursing, driving, sleeping), try to remember them, make a picture or word art in Powerpoint, then print on iron on paper.
Use multi-packs of snapsuits from Target (5 for $9) for your canvas. Funny nicknames, favorite pictures, anything is fair game. The impending US presidential election may inspire you too. And then, there’s always Halloween (did we mention that Halloween was coming?!).
This picture of 4-week old Holden features his “Texas Hold’en” onesie.
by Heather
My fellow Americans, history is upon us. It’s an election year. If you have a newborn in the house, it can be like living under a rock for several months. But you can still be in on the fun.
It’s time to throw a debate-watching party to reconnect with your childfree friends. You supply the house and TV, your guests bring the pizza or real food and dessert. Tivo makes this kind of event easier, but it’s not essential.
Here are some games you can play to keep the party lively:
- Baby chooses the (vice) president. Take note of which debater makes your baby more fussy. Vote for the other ticket.
- Mommy bingo. The good folks at Mom’s rising have put together a bingo game. Score when someone mentions a key word for moms. Fun and informative.
- Old school drinking game. For the first McCain/Obama debate we were supposed to do a shot when McCain said “friends” or when Obama said “change” — Anyone know if it’s been updated for the next ones or what the rules are for the Veep Debate?
Upcoming debates are:
> Thursday, Oct 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis
> Tuesday Oct 7, 2008: Pres. debate in a town hall format Nashville
> Wednesday Oct 15, 2008: Pres. debate on domestic policy
> Tonight, last week’s debate. My house.
Each debate will begin at 9pm eastern, 6pm pacific time and last for 90 minutes on many many channels.
It’s social, it’s political, and it’s no fuss for you. No cooking, no dishes, good times. Go ahead and compost those paper plates and biodegradable corn “plastic” ware.
