Super Rachel Zana's Spot

The Banana is finishing her swim season this week with an important two day sectional meet in the Cities. Since it is far away, we won’t get to be spectators, but actually I got to see her swim at more swim meets this season than ever before because of my…

He’s just a little guy, hanging out like a football because that seems extra comfortable for a fussy tummy. Dr. Peds knows the best baby holds.

I’ve been just as enamored of delicate branches with a few leaves hanging on as I have been with full trees in their splendor this autumn season. Here are some scenes from neighborhood stroller rides with Peanut Maximus the past two Fridays. We’ve had such warm and pleasant weather, which…

I think it might have been the warmest Halloween I’ve ever lived through. Peanut Maximus dressed as an adorable avocado! Not really visible in these images was his cute floppy leaf on the hood of his fuzzy costume. Mr. TOF threw together a costume that was some sort of a…

He was fussy and grouchy, and nothing was helping. The Banana came in and swept him up, walked over to the piano, sat down and started to play. He was quiet and engaged. It’s kind of amazing how much he likes the music his siblings make.

I saw a picture of a baby gym on the internet and loved the idea of hanging ribbons and scarves and other fun objects from it. I asked Dr. Peds if he might have a dowel in the basement that I could use between two pieces of furniture or something…

He’s getting stronger all the time. Tummy time is short, but he’s tolerating it better and better. Isn’t amazing just how heavy a human head is? I think we forget to give our neck and shoulder muscles the credit they deserve.

Peanut Maximus loves to talk to his big sister, and she likes the smiles that come with the cooing. The Banana always makes sure to give Peanut Maximus a special cuddle and goodbye before she zooms out the door in the morning, and she heads straight for the baby to…