Jacob’s first birthday was only fifteen days ago, and yet we’ve celebrated it three times. First, on his real birthday, just the three of us. Then in New Jersey, with his grandparents, aunts, uncles (one from California!), and extended family. And finally, with friends in Brooklyn. The good news is that we got great use […]

One of the best things about having kids . . . . . . is sharing them with friends. [slideshow]

Welcoming a baby into a family opens the floodgates of change. The first few months with a newborn are a whirlwind of transitions, even from one day to the next.  There is less sleep than you thought you could handle, more diaper changes than you thought possible, and a different perspective on just about everything […]