Humdinger
This week was...interesting? I guess.
Spent my first night alone with Marco, because of a dumb work schedule that Tim had to abide by (luckily, only once!). I am glad he never has to do that again, but it was actually a good night - Marco slept 11 hours! He's now on a pretty consistent 9 hours per night, with occasional leaps into the 11 hour range. :)
I know he's only 3 months, but the other day I was eating a peach, and he looked interested, so I held a piece out and let him kind of taste it. He really liked it! He licked his lips and smiled! Don't worry, I didn't let him actually get a piece in his mouth (I don't want him to choke, duh!) but he liked the flavor. I've also let him have a suck on some watermelon, which he liked. So, maybe it's a sign of things to come? In a few weeks we get to add rice cereal into his diet, and after a month of that he gets to try real food...I can't wait to start using my Beaba baby cooker to make Marco's meals.
Another 'first': I left Marco for the first time with someone other than Tim. Adrienne and Justin were kind enough to watch him on Sunday night, while I drove to San Francisco and laughed my butt off with Micaela at the Patton Oswalt show. It was a little difficult to leave at first, and I was totally one of those moms at the club, showing off pictures of Marco. But, I had a lot of fun and it was good to have a night to myself.
Went back to work this week. I worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at the Inn, and this afternoon at the insurance office. It was good to get back into the swing of things, but I have had to rearrange my days in order to get everything done!
Anyway, I am looking forward to tomorrow...a whole day with Tim and Marco, all to myself. 
Pot8o
Potatoes are just an awesome food, and I eat them quite often. I know, starches aren't good for you...but they are so darn tasty!
Here's any easy recipe for roasted red potatoes:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash potatoes well, and slice into quarters.
Coat in extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with black pepper, rosemary, and a pinch of salt.
Place potatoes into a roasting pan, or onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Make sure the potatoes are skin-side up. Cover with foil.
Roast for 15 minutes, and turn potatoes to roast evenly.
Continue baking for 15-20 more minutes, until tender.
Enjoy!!
A little peek…
...at the library! It's not quite finished yet (still need to install the chandelier), but I wanted to give you guys another preview.
My assistant librarian, Stabler, is tuckered after helping me organize my books.
September
Watching: Season 3 of 'Dexter'
Reading: The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley - borrowed from Justin
Listening: see previous post
Cooking: haven't done much cooking in the past week, but two nights ago I made a simple but delicious tomato salad. Mmmm!
Wanting: my birthday to arrive! 13 more days!!
Promising: Marco that he's my favorite boy in the whole world. <3
Album Reviews
Two albums that I have been listening to quite a bit lately:
Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs - God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise
Very good album, not exactly world-changing or anything, but a very respectable album by a talented artist. If you're into folk music, and like a bit of a country-tinge, this is definitely something to check out. Notable tracks: 'Repo Man', 'God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise' and 'Like Rock & Roll and Radio'.
The Black Keys - Brothers
OKAY. This is a great album. I love this. Here's what I've decided they sound like: Creedence Clearwater Revival meets Muddy Waters in a dirty alley (where they both happen to be looking for a vintage clothing store so they can swap in some old tee shirts for bell-bottom jeans), and then they decide to head to a dive bar to play Eric Clapton covers (pre-'Tears in Heaven') for all the free beer they can drink and $50. Notable tracks: 'Tighten Up', 'Howlin' for You' and 'Ten Cent Pistol'.
Albums I am looking forward to: Jimmy Eat World's 'Invention', of course!!! Releasing September 28th. Also, the Jenny Lewis & Johnathan Rice collaboration - haven't heard of a release date for the actual album yet!
Fill
1. The most adventurous thing I've ever done is I would have to say that getting married and having Marco are my two biggest adventures.
2. If I were a pair of shoes I would be these Alexander McQueen beauties:
3. My preferred mode of digital communication is I don't actually like digital communication! Too much meaning can be lost, misinterpreted...I prefer to talk to people in person.
4. I feel happiest when I am with Tim and Marco, and we're enjoying a delicious meal.
5. A little dream I have for my life I want to continue traveling with Tim and Marco! I have a vision of the three of us walking around Brussels (Belgium) with a box of chocolates and a camera.
6. The one modern convenience I could NOT do without is the printed word. I mean, how modern are we talking here? In comparison to, say, 25 years ago, I suppose I would pick the digital camera. I love making prints in the darkroom, but developing the film is tedious.
7. Music, movies, TV or books: if I could only choose one to enjoy I would pick books, DUH!! Here's my personal order of importance: books, music, movies and then television.
Laundress
What can I say? I love Target. I am there once a week (sometimes twice) and I always end up spending more money than I should. It's just so darn hard to say no to purchasing a pack of pens (Bic Round Stic in Blue!), moisturizer (Curel Continuous Comfort!), AND a cute bathing suit, all in the same store!
Yes, I have 5 of those boyfriend tees (only $8!) in assorted colors. They are comfy!
The only complaint I have is in regards to how wacky their sizing is. According to their measurements, I wear all of these sizes: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7. I also wear XS, S, M. Huh?? For example: today, I am wearing a pair of Mossimo shorts in size 2, and a Mossimo tank in size Medium. Two days ago, it was a pair of Converse One Star skinny jeans in a size 4 and an XS Mossimo Supply tee. It's annoying because I always have to try things on. But, something must be sacrificed when prices are so low!
If you treat your items nicely, they actually can last a long time. I have a pair of Converse One Star jeans that were purchased 2 years ago, and several dresses that have been worn at least 10 times with no damages. The trick is in the washing. MY LAUNDRY MANTRA: Never wash your clothes in hot waterBaby clothes, socks, bed linens, towels? Sure. But not any item of clothing you want to last. Use cold water whenever you have dark items, and make sure it's a cold rinse as well. If the item is okay to put in the dryer, use the lowest heat setting. This keeps your dark stuff from fading. I use Woolite Dark, and regular Woolite for colors. All Free and Clear detergent isn't harsh on your skin OR your clothes, so this works for things like tee shirts, underwear, etc. Bonus? Washing things in cold or warm water saves energy, too.
Also, unless your husband is ridiculously meticulous about laundry, DO NOT let him wash your clothes. It will only result in sadness... 
A day in the life…
Grabbed this from Adrienne:
My day in 'great detail'
6:30-7am - Marco wakes up. Tim feeds Marco, and plays with him before getting ready for work. Marco usually goes down for a nap around 8am.
8:30am - I wake up, eat some whole-wheat toast or a bowl of cereal, check emails, and read.
10am - Marco eats his 2nd breakfast, and then we cuddle and play. I take many pictures of him, either with my camera or my iPhone - whatever is handy.
12pm - Marco usually gets tired around this time, so he'll go down for a nap. Most days it's an hour or hour and a half, but occasionally it's only 45 minutes.
1:30pm - Marco has lunch, and we play. Sometimes we'll run errands (today, we went to get my car washed, and then to Starbucks for a non-fat caramel macchiato).
3 - 3:30pm - Marco gets sleepy again, so he goes down for a nap. I'll read, blog, clean... whatever needs to be done. He'll sleep until his next feeding.
5pm - Marco's dinner, and then more playtime with me. Tim comes home around 6:30, and he plays with Marco while I relax.
Sometimes Marco goes down for a nap between this feeding and the 8:30 feeding, but usually he will be awake until then. Tim and I will eat dinner, read, and watch movies or television. Lately, it's been lots of 'Dexter'. 
8:30pm - Marco has his last feeding of the day, and we get him in his pajamas, feed him, and put him directly to bed. He falls asleep around 9pm, and sleeps until the next morning; at least, he has for the past 4 days!
Tim and I continue to relax together, and head to bed around 10:30pm. I read until 11.
My days are definitely planned around Marco, but with the parenting strategy we've chosen to adopt, there's plenty of wiggle-room.
I don't always have time to relax, but it generally works out. I certainly have more time than I thought I would!
Flora and fauna
Last week I'd made my own floral arrangement, and I had so much fun I am going to keep it up! I love having fresh flowers in the house.
This week's picks: Pink dahlias, maroon dahlias and Bells of Ireland!
3 Weeks!
My birthday is just 3 short weeks away, and I need to start planning! What do I want to do??
Because the 14th falls on a Tuesday (lame), I have the option of celebrating the Saturday before, or the Saturday after. I kind of feel odd about celebrating my birthday on September 11th, so I am thinking that the 18th might be better.
Where should my birthday dinner be held?
More importantly...what should I wear?! Here are some dresses I love from ModCloth:
Of course, I can't decide on a dress until I figure out where this shindig will be! I'm sure there will be a Forever21 version of the dress dilemma...
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