I started a blog in order to record my thoughts about motherhood, etc. A major problem with full-time motherhood is not actually having enough time to get things done. I woke up this morning when Esther cried at 2:30 a.m. I tried to get back to sleep but kept thinking about all the things I had to do, so I just got up and started doing them! I organized files, worked on finances, checked emails and now am writing here. Perhaps the stay-at-home parents who don’t also have a huge yard in need of pruning, raking and planting, a house in desperate need of renovation, and a partner who’s work hours run from 8:00 to 8:00 most days can accomplish the normal tasks of cooking, shopping and cleaning and still have time to play with baby, but I could use a few extra hours. Can I continue to get by on 5 hours of sleep? Probably not for long, but it’s nice to see the sunrise out my office window!
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Finding Time
Wednesday, April 12th, 2006Sometimes the best places are not on the Web
Sunday, March 19th, 2006This morning in Delray, Florida, my husband, daughter and I sought out a place for Sunday Brunch. (We’re here visiting my husband Adam’s grandmother.) Not knowing the area, we decided to search the Internet for recommendations. Since we are vegetarian, we always look for vegetarian recommendations first. Eventually we found a place that promised to have “the best brunch in South Florida,” a great atmosphere, and a wonderful view of the water. When we got down there however, they were not yet open. We figured we could walk around a little before eating. Strolling Atlantic Avenue we came upon Boheme Bistro (or Cafe La Boheme). We stopped, looked at the menu and decided to stay. The food was superb. I had a Mediterranean Omelette and Adam had “Grandma’s Eggs.” We sat outside in a lovely brick courtyard, the staff was friendly, and Esther (our daughter) enjoyed the bread thoroughly. If we had relied solely on the web, we never would have found this place*. If you happen to be in Delray, it’s between the intercoastal and the ocean on the south side of the street.
*I added the link above after discovering they do exist on the web but didn’t show up in our original searches for “brunch in Del Rey.” I guess the title of this entry should be “Sometimes the best places are not easy to find on the Web,” or “Don’t trust all web reviews since most people don’t know what good food is, anyway!”
The Nuclear Family
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006The “nuclear” family is an apt title for a “small unmanagable group of people ready to explode with the slightest trigger.” I always thought I would avoid raising a family in this enviroment. My husband and I both spent many years living communally. We studied community, we worked for community and worked on books about community. I always thought I would raise my children in some sort of intentional community. Now that we bought a house with a yard, a car, and a cat to roam the yard, we find ourselves living in a nuclear family. We haven’t yet exploded, but it could happen.
Hello World!
Sunday, March 12th, 2006Now that my husband and MY BABY! each have their own blog, I’ve decided it’s time for me to have one, too. I’ve linked to my husband’s blog. And if you’re family or close friends with us, you know our baby’s blog. Stay tuned for commentary from my perspective.