My four month old tiny baby has a pincer-like grasp that would put cranky Maine lobsters to shame. Remember those toys we played with as kids – the Chinese finger traps? They’ve got nothing on my kid. But it was only after that my hair fell victim to his tiny vice-like hands that I learned more »
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Mary Larsen Cohosts The Rhode Show {behind the scenes video}
I visited The Rhode Show set last Friday to cohost on the last day of Baby Week! We talked about several fun baby topics, like Alicia Silverstone’s breastmilk share program, and made pureed baby food with our friends from Whole Foods on Waterman Street in Providence. I don’t need to tell you how much fun more »
Nerdsery – Baby Nursery Full Of Star Wars And Harry Potter
Planning a nursery is sometimes as simple as picking at pattern on Pottery Barn kids, and going with that theme. Other times, picking colors and decorations for a new baby can be quite frustrating. I was part of the later group. Hubby and I procrastinated on decorating Itty Bitty’s room, and didn’t end up decorating more »
My Birth Story, Part 10: Our Plan VS Itty Bitty's Plan
Author’s note: This is the tenth (and last) post of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are more »
The Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island – Blackstone Boulevard – Providence
This post is part of the Tall Mom tiny baby’s Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island Series. One of my favorite places in Rhode Island is Blackstone Boulevard in Providence. It is located on the East Side, with one end near the Lincoln School, and the other end at Lippitt Park. The Boulevard is more »
My Birth Story, Part 9: A Surprise Entrance
Author’s note: This is the ninth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
What Would Jack Bauer Do? Reflections On Being A New Dad – Part 3: Living With Your Newborn
*Disclaimer: The following article is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. In other words, don’t blame her for what this moron says. I never wanted to be a dad. Nope. Not even a little bit. I enjoyed the simple things more »
My Birth Story, Part 8: Rebozo for Sifting Is Like The Big Lebowski Bowling Ball Scene
Author’s note: This is the eighth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of unicorns and more »
My Birth Story, Part 7: I Like My Eggs Served Sunny Side Up, Not My Baby
Author’s note: This is the seventh of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of more »
My Birth Story, Part 6: Lionel Richie, Big Warm Hugs, and My Special Safe Place
Author’s note: This is the sixth of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are they full of unicorns and more »