M's first birthday

A year ago we woke up in a hospital next to a tiny, wrinkly, helpless baby, feeling very confused about what to do with her. Since then we've been watching her grow and learn and change a little every day, while learning and changing ourselves. It was the most challenging and amazing year. 
We love you, M. You're great. Happy birthday!

Waiters know when you'll give birth

This time last year J and I were having dinner in an Italian restaurant. He was enjoying his pumpkin soup and I was breathing through quite painful contractions. On our way out, the waiter who was watching me trying to eat, told me I was going to give birth very soon, he could tell. 
And... he was wrong. I had another 9 hours to go

Dogs are a mystery

That moment when you see (what you thought was) a male dog pee like a girl and the owner turns to you with a smile and says: "Diarrhea".

Candy Crush makes me feel bad

I'm fine with Candy Crush saying "Level failed" when I don't complete the level. But it makes me feel really bad when again I read on the next screen "You failed". Yes, I know! Why does it have to tell me twice?! Couldn't the other message be motivating? Like "I'm sure you'll succeed in removing all the jelly now" or "It doesn't matter that you're wasting your time, you're sooo good at this game!" Candy Crush makes me feel like a failure.

My life's almost perfect

I wish I had some popcorn to go with the ice cream I'm eating while playing Candy Crush with ANTM in the background.