“You spoil your babies!” My sister burst out, accusing and laughing at the same time. She had tried, to no avail, to hold my seven month old. Matilda was having none of it. My baby will let you hold her for about 30 seconds until she erupts into full blown crying, wailing, tears and all….
Tag: attachment parenting
Sunday Brunch The Mexican Way: Huevos Con Chorizo
“You cannot put the watermelon in the picture.” My husband says to me. “What? Why? You don’t eat watermelon in Mexico?” I ask, even though I know it’s not true. “Yea we do, but not for breakfast.” “Oh please. We’re in the US, and my readers know I’m a white chick with a Mexican husband.”…
Beef Stew for When The Baby’s Fussy
I don’t let my babies cry. Now, before you get all “oh, what a good mom,” or “whatever bitch, like you’re so much better than those of us who let our babies cry,” it’s not what you think. Of course I sympathize with their needs, and I want to be a good mom, and I…