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I just wanted to give a shout out to Lin Lee, just one of our three amazing midwives at Altos Oaks Medical Group in El Camino Hospital Mountain View, and my hero one year ago today.
My second little one was on her way this time last year and with …
Yes, we do experience fall here. Leaves change color. Days, and especially nights, are cooler. And rain, finally rain!
The largest trees around here are generally palm or pine but many are the color-changing deciduous beauties many (most?) associate with the seasonal change. A brilliant orange tree looks striking above dark …
The amazing weather here pretty much always requires layering and planning ahead for a day out. I find it particularly important during fall and winter. It can be plenty warm, up to 75, maybe more, when the sun is out. Even warm days cool down to a cold night. We …
That’s how Sara Ellen refers to Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose. She frequently asks to go. I less frequently oblige. I agreed today and decided to really commit, a several-hour visit to the mall. I didn’t agree because there was tons of shopping I wanted …
Today, to me, that means less rushing, less arguing, and more fun.
In part because I let Tim take the car today, I was willing to walk to Grant Park. It’s not a far walk but I have a hard time getting myself and two little people together and out …
We live in a fantastic area. We live in a valley, so are surrounded by hills. Driving through those hills we cross rivers and reservoirs to reach the beaches of Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay. Santa Cruz is a pretty big town with lots to see, …
1. Wake up rested, even around 7:30, next to a beautiful baby, realizing that instead of sleeping a bit more on the day he took off, my beautiful husband has gone to buy my birthday donuts (requested over cake) and other groceries for the day. Waking up to mucho FB …
Tim had the car today. Not that I have been out much on my own with the girls but today was definitely a home day. We had a quiet, uneventful day and now I feel like doing something besides watching tv before bed.
After waking surprisingly refreshed at 8:30, I spent …
Are there moments, however brief, when you think “this is me”? You feel just right, completely comfortable.
This evening, after a busy afternoon then dinner for me and baby, I took myself to the library to pick up held items. The sun was setting, cool breezes blew, I could turn …
Yes, from the mall.
It’s a good place for walking. You don’t have to sign up as a “Strider” to get exercise. If you originally park on one end for your intended errand but then agree to visit somewhere, Playtown for instance, on the other end, do you move …