At the end of the day, even on the harder days, I love giving Gwyneth her bath. In fact, I look forward to it all day long. When she climbs into that warm water she becomes the silliest baby, bursting with giggles. It's a time for me to really be in the moment. I try to take it all in... the way her hair looks, the smell of the baby soap, how tiny her little shoulder blades are... For some reason, during bath time, I'm always so aware that another day is done and it's going by way too quickly.

Boy, do I love her to pieces.

Also, I'm pretty sure the majority of her hydration for the day comes from drinking bathwater. C'est la vie.

I hope you all have a great weekend... Kyle had shoulder surgery yesterday so we're going our best around here to keep everyone comfortable, rested, fed, and happy. Looks like it might be a queit weekend for us.

We're still getting settled back in and in the swing of things. I missed April's care package because we were just so busy! Just before we leftfor Seattle, I sent a care package to my friend Steph in San Diego and her sweet daughter, Lucia.

Sometimes we girls just need a few little treats...

For Steph: Lots of dark chocolate and dark chocolate covered nibs, photos of Steph and her kiddos (from my trip to L.A.), my favorite Rosebud Salve
For Lucia: l'amour BabyLegs, Pride and Prejudice board book (see more board books here)

Join in and send a care package this month... or every month. It feels great to do it and it really brightens the day of the recipient.

One of the main reasons for our trip up to Seattle, other than helping my sister prepare for the arrival of her babe, was to spend some quality time with my brother Ryan. On Friday Ryan is moving to Sweden, for a new adventure. I'm truly excited for him and for whatever this next year might bring his way. We will miss him so much, but luckily we get to go visit him really soon! Bon Voyage Ry Guy!

Me, Mom, Ryan, Meghan, Rob, Dad, Baby G, and Kyle.

We love you.

There's something about becoming a Mom that reshapes the way you see your own Mom. I am so grateful to my Mother for all the lessons, wisdom, love, and time she's given to us over the years. But, the best thing I've ever seen... the thing I appreciate more than anything, is seeing her with my own daughter. Thanks, Mama. You're the best Nana around.

Happy Mother's Day to all you Moms, Nanas, Grandmas, Aunties, Sisters, Friends, Nonnas, Nans!

Our fun in Seattle has hit a little snag... teething has reared it's ugly head fangs again. I need to get my timing down better! She cut her upper two when I was here in Seattle on my own... three molars when I was in L.A. on my own... and now I think she's started on the incisors while I'm here... on my own. Gwyneth has eight front teeth and four molars. How can there be more?! Luckily, I have my sister here for support and she doesn't judge me when i start crying at the dinner table. I really hate to see Gwyneth so uncomfortable, and to be honest, it's hard on me too. We both could really use a big Daddy-hug right about now. But, as I sit here, sipping a little wine, with my homework done, I am so grateful to my sister who's so understanding of everything... I'm really lucky to have a best friend who's also a sister.