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You might recognize the latter from this giveaway.

Houlihan's

Don't let the bar section mislead you into thinking this is not a place for kids. I've found this restaurant to be very accomodating, especially with its outdoor section. All the food is made from scratch and there's nothing on the menu that I haven't loved. They really pay attention to customer feedback, which is why they brought back the incredible S'mores dessert you see above. Yes, in the pot is melted chocolate and marshmallow. Oh, and desserts are free on Tuesdays. The prices are good, too.

Bono = 4 onces of milk

When an invitation comes my way, I think "Hmmm, how many onces of stored milk is that going to cost me?"

We got free tickets to U2's 360 tour this weekend and I was happy to spend some liquid gold for the rocking out cause. At first we felt so 'hardcore' for leaving the house at night to go to a concert, but when we arrived we found ourselves surrounded by 40-somethings and their kids. (The concert attendee next to us couldn't have been older than twelve.)

All signs that we're getting old. . .

Remember to Take Your Vitamins

I have this kit by Med Sun.

This is a great organizer because you can fill up each capsule way in advance and take only one with you each day. In mine I fill in the slots with fiber pills, DHA, and a multivitamin. I think you can pick up a case like this at any drug store. I highly recommend.

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

There's not much natural support.

"You sacrificed your boobs, you know." I've been told that a few times since becoming a mother. My fellow residents are the only ones to say it that way. As doctors, we've seen a lot of boobies and the saggy grandmas leave an indelible impression that makes many hesitant to have kids and breastfeed.

The only thing keeping the breast suspended are Ligaments of Cooper that are very, very fine elastic fibers. With time and strain they can give out and cause, what we call, "T4* to the floor."

I'm a big supporter of breastfeeding, but I also don't want to carefully maneuver my cane around my boobs one day. So I take the following steps to fight the good fight against the sag.

• Rotate bras.
  If you wear the same bra all the time, it loses its support. Also, I invest in the good stuff.
  
• Wear a sleep bra at night.
  It doesn't have a strong hold, but it's better than nothing.
  
• Use the side-lying position for feeding.
  
• If I do breastfeed upright, I bring my baby to my boob and not the other way around.
  
• Pump before I get engorged.
  
• Not dance like this (courtesy of my friend, Brenda).

*T4 is the spinal cord level that innervates sensation in the nipple.

The So-Called Landing Strip

Where'd I put the . . . oh, yeah!


On Unclutterer there was discussion of the need for a landing strip, an area by the door* where the day-to-day stuff that falls out of your hands when you enter the home can go. Our dining table was plagued by such items until recently. My husband fixed the lettro wall organizer by Umbra above this formosa side table by CB2 and voila, we have our formal eating space back.

More important, our morning routine is running a bit smoother. I have, hanging from the envelope, the following :

• Baby's pediatrician appointment card
• Don't-leave-home-without list:
  
  Purse and cell phone
  White coat and badges
  Pump and parts
  Cold pack and milk
  Lunch box and water bottle

Do you have a similar system? What's YOUR morning routine like?

*Note that leaving your keys near a mailbox slot, or any other opening to your home is not a good idea (a burgular can get easy access).

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