We hit the 36 week mark of pregnancy today! That means there’s only four weeks left until our baby girl is due to arrive. Of course, this means she could come in three weeks, or five weeks, or even six weeks…but four weeks would be just perfect. I started the weekly appointment schedule with the doc yesterday. He confirmed that her head is down and that my body is starting.. Read More
Feeling the love
So much love. Oh man, baby girl and I have been feeling the love. People from every single corner of our lives have been blessing us with presents, wisdom and really strong love. The amazing Kita and Joy threw a shower for us this past weekend in Minneapolis. It was under the magnificent oak tree. These most amazing women celebrated with us, gave us more gifts than I could have imagined and.. Read More
Lunch time surprise
I make Rafael his lunch everyday. He doesn’t get many surprises in said lunch. Leftovers or sandwiches – that’s pretty much the extent of it. Sometimes I surprise him a little…like today, when his PB&J came in a pretty fun container (if I do say so myself!). Hehehe 🙂
Beautiful baby shower
My sisters threw me a most beautiful baby shower in Iowa over Labor Day weekend. It was pink and perfect! Jennifer built a beautiful diaper cake that was both a beautiful centerpiece and a very useful way to stock our changing table. Beth knew exactly what baby Soriano likes – ice cream! Since it is the most consistent craving I’ve had, it was very fitting to have a sundae bar.. Read More
Piece on motherhood
I didn’t write this, but I had to share. It was so beautiful that it brought tears to my eyes. Enjoy. We are sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of “starting a family.” “We’re taking a survey,” she says, half-joking. “Do you think I should have a baby?” “It will change your life,” I say, carefully keeping my tone neutral. “I.. Read More