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In the movie Lost in Translation there is a scene in which Bill Murray's character explains that, upon having your first child, "your life as you know it is gone...never to return." The movie has been one of my favorites for years. I just wish that I had known he meant my life.

In early 2010, I gave birth to the world's most perfect child. (Is there a parent who doesn't think his/her child is the world's most perfect?) In addition to being beautiful, he is brilliant and sweet and funny and hands-down the best thing that will ever happen to me. This kid is my entire world. I had somehow suspected through most of my life that he would be, which is why I fought very hard to have him. But about the post-childbirth apocalypse, I had absolutely no clue.

To say things have changed would be misleading. EVERYTHING has changed. Most of it has been good--some not so great--but everything is without a doubt different. And now the world changes once again. My little family and I find ourselves journeying from the big city to beautiful, calm Montana. Will the change be for the better? As with anything, the answer is sometimes "yes," sometimes "no," and always sought with massive quantities of hope. Come with me as I navigate the roads from fast-paced, big-city lawyer to Montana Momhood. Is there a line that can be walked? We'll see. But I can guarantee, at a minimum, it will be an adventurous road trip....

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Suggestion Sunday

Hi folks!  Happy Sunday.  Today's feature is called Suggestion Sunday and it contains a few fun tips on things to do with your kids this week.  We try to put in suggestions for kids of all ages, in all areas of the world, so if you have any suggestions for upcoming events, please be sure to let us know!

Today's first suggestion involves a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.  The exhibit is actually similar to a prior exhibit that was wildly popular, and involves the rather gross (but awesomely so) activity of looking at the real insides of bodies.  It's the "Body Worlds" exhibit and features more than 200 "plastinates"--real body parts that have been preserved.  It's very cool.  The museum is located at 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637 and is open daily from 9:30 to 4.  Here is the museum's website for more information:  http://www.msichicago.org/.

Our second suggestion involves activities closer to home and better aimed at smaller children.  I thought the activities suggested at the blog Mommy Relief were cute, non-exhaustive ideas.  http://www.mommy-relief.com/spring-activities-for-baby/.  Channeling your inner construction paper God or Goddess sounds like a perfect way to pass an early spring day.

Those are our Sunday Suggestions for the week.  Please be sure to send us your ideas--all suggestions welcome!
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