Graceful Parenting in Austin

Baby Girl has this new thing she does which isn’t fun for either one of us, she poops all day long, just a little at a time, all different consistencies and colors. She has been on antibiotics, which have killed bad bacteria in her ears and have also killed good bacteria in her intestines that regulate the whole pooping business. It is sad because no matter how often I change her diaper, it isn’t often enough and her poor little butt is so red and sore. Baby Girl usually coos and giggles and talks when her diaper is changed, but now she screams and cries. Then, Dad came to the rescue…

Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions (more or less), I have solved age-old dieting mysteries and developed a sure-fire plan to loose unwanted pounds in just days…

I told Blue Eyes this weekend that he is not allowed to think I’m being ridiculous when I talk about Baby Girl’s nap schedule. I don’t usually tell him what to think, maybe because I have a strong, healthy sense of self that can handle differences of opinion or maybe because he doesn’t usually think I’m being ridiculous. But in any case, when it comes to her nap schedule, I needed him to give me the benefit of the doubt…

Dear CWL,

I missed your annual New Year’s Day Appelflappen party again this year. I could tell you that a bad accident happened, which is true, but only in our minds…

There is no reason for art. That is why I want it, need it and love it. Because when I make the space and take the time to just listen and watch and see what happens, I’m not being productive or efficient. I’m not accomplishing measurable goals. I’m not continuously improving my relationships. I’m not trying or planning or doing anything and it feels really good…