Author Archives: kristenliumcc
I’ll Miss You, Lil Peep
I came across Lil Peep early this summer the only way I could have as a dorky mom, by reading this New York Times article. The headline jumped out of all the bad news, and then I googled him instead
I’ll Miss You, Lil Peep
I came across Lil Peep early this summer the only way I could have as a dorky mom, by reading this New York Times article. The headline jumped out of all the bad news, and then I googled him instead
Early Decision
I’ve been visiting preschools for Ellie for next year. She’s going to eat it up–she is curious and bold and impeccably coordinated, and she loves backpacks as much as anyone. When Ruby was Ellie’s age she and I lived with my parents in DC,
Early Decision
I’ve been visiting preschools for Ellie for next year. She’s going to eat it up–she is curious and bold and impeccably coordinated, and she loves backpacks as much as anyone. When Ruby was Ellie’s age she and I lived with my parents in DC,
Tears for Fears
When I was a brand new nurse I ran into my preceptor in the nursing school. I’d never seen her not in scrubs before, but she was wearing a flowery little dress, and she was nervous about turning in a
Tears for Fears
When I was a brand new nurse I ran into my preceptor in the nursing school. I’d never seen her not in scrubs before, but she was wearing a flowery little dress, and she was nervous about turning in a
Everything is so Wondrous
“What are Ruby’s favorite cartoon characters?” her teacher asked. “It can be a nice break for the parents…” my mom said. And the clincher, from an astute friend: “Does Ruby watch any tv? My boyfriend’s nephew watches Curious George. I
Everything is so Wondrous
“What are Ruby’s favorite cartoon characters?” her teacher asked. “It can be a nice break for the parents…” my mom said. And the clincher, from an astute friend: “Does Ruby watch any tv? My boyfriend’s nephew watches Curious George. I
Two Styrofoam Bowls, Two Yogurt Cups
Warning: This post is about my breasts. (While we schemed yesterday, I said to my mother, Can I write a blog post about this? My husband piped in: Kristen, your blog is public, you write about this titty project, you’re
Two Styrofoam Bowls, Two Yogurt Cups
Warning: This post is about my breasts. (While we schemed yesterday, I said to my mother, Can I write a blog post about this? My husband piped in: Kristen, your blog is public, you write about this titty project, you’re
Room of Dreams
My second baby is due tomorrow. Ruby says, “Hi, baby sister. Out, out.” Until she’s big enough to share a room with Ruby, the baby will sleep in the little space that was my “office.” Until two months ago, it looked
Room of Dreams
My second baby is due tomorrow. Ruby says, “Hi, baby sister. Out, out.” Until she’s big enough to share a room with Ruby, the baby will sleep in the little space that was my “office.” Until two months ago, it looked
Five Pieces of Sage Advice from One Pregnant Woman to Another
Don’t diet while pregnant. That would be silly. Just cut back on the pasta and bread and sugar. You need to rest. Put your feet up. Lie down on the couch. And get some exercise. You need to exercise. Feel
Five Pieces of Sage Advice from One Pregnant Woman to Another
Don’t diet while pregnant. That would be silly. Just cut back on the pasta and bread and sugar. You need to rest. Put your feet up. Lie down on the couch. And get some exercise. You need to exercise. Feel
Peeing is the New Pooping
Hilah Johnson and Laura Vitale, did you ever imagine that one of your most ardent fans would watch most of your videos while sitting on the pot? On Ruby’s behalf as well as my own, I’d like to thank you
Peeing is the New Pooping
Hilah Johnson and Laura Vitale, did you ever imagine that one of your most ardent fans would watch most of your videos while sitting on the pot? On Ruby’s behalf as well as my own, I’d like to thank you
The First Day of School
Today was our first day at Ruby’s new speech and language specialized school (see my discovery of it here). People have asked if Ruby was excited. The answer to that question, about something she’s been hearing about happening in the future,
The First Day of School
Today was our first day at Ruby’s new speech and language specialized school (see my discovery of it here). People have asked if Ruby was excited. The answer to that question, about something she’s been hearing about happening in the future,
Superfoods / A Village
I started wondering if I should supplement Ruby’s diet with fish oil, or with some other Omega 3 supplement. I’ve known that some people supplement their children with apraxia with extra Omega 3 fatty acids for some time, and I’ve read
Superfoods / A Village
I started wondering if I should supplement Ruby’s diet with fish oil, or with some other Omega 3 supplement. I’ve known that some people supplement their children with apraxia with extra Omega 3 fatty acids for some time, and I’ve read
SOFT SCIENCE Notes from Kristen McConnell 