Category: Babies

Is our daughter a demon?

June 13th, 2009
We have an angel of a daughter, but sometimes I wonder if we shouldn't call the Exorcist. Some of her behaviour makes me think she might be possessed by a demon. The evidence? 1. She talks in a strange and ancient language, that nobody around us c… more »

Using Sign Language with our Baby

May 1st, 2009
I recently started using sign language with Caitlin. I read there has been a movement to teach and encourage the use of sign language with toddlers before they learn to talk, because such young children can communicate effectively with signed languages w… more »

Caitlin's Sleep Routine

April 26th, 2009
We created a simple sleep routine for Caitlin. Around 8pm we take her up, change her diapers, put on her pyjamas and sleeping bag, and give her a final serving of breast milk. Then she gets a cuddle from my wife and I, and we put her to bed. Next we s… more »

Leise Peterle Leise - German Lullably

April 26th, 2009
Leise, Peterle, Leise 1. Leise, Robin, leise, der Mond geht auf die Reise. Er hat ein weißes Pferd gezäumt, das geht so still, als ob es träumt. Leise, Robin, leise! 2. Stille, Robin, stille, der Mond hat eine Brille. Ein graues Wölkchen scho… more »

Caitlin is finally registered in Belgium

April 22nd, 2009
It has taken us blood, sweat, tears and a lot of money, but our daughter is finally registered with the local authorities in Belgium. After receiving so much contradicting information regarding registration, nationality, health insurance and child benefi… more »