Henry has now officially started Montessori school as an 18 month old. I signed him up for the extended day program, which means he has class from 8:15am-12:15pm (including lunch that he and his classmates make every day) and then a nap until I pick him up at 2:45pm.

I was home with Henry all day for the first 14 months of his life, and then he started part-time daycare. We’ve always had a routine for our days together, even from the very beginning, although the exact rhythm is always changing and evolving as my little boy’s needs change. 

I still remember those first three months when he would take

September 11th, you are forever etched onto my heart. Before I begin my day, I would like to stop and acknowledge the crushing, senseless losses that people experience every day around the globe. We are all united by “Life’s longing for itself.“

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Henry starts Montessori school today, and we’ve been eagerly getting him ready.

Here’s what he needs to bring:

Hooray! One of my dear friends is pregnant, and I am over-the-moon excited for her. Honestly, I didn’t even feel a twinge of sadness about the fact that she is pregnant and I’m not. It’s definitely because some time has passed since my miscarriage, but it’s also because I’m in such a good place right now. Another Purposeful Conception class just ended, and I’ve had such a good time connecting with kindreds and generating next steps for myself. As I’ve already mentioned recently (but want to mention again because I’m so proud of myself!), I’ve lost four pounds via Weight Watchers and have been running three days a week (and