(Top Pot) Doughnuts in Seattle

(Top Pot) Doughnuts in Seattle

  A couple of weeks ago Nathaniel’s day care was closed for an in-service training day, so Drew and I thought it would be a great time to take a 7:00 AM trip to Top Pot Doughnuts in Queen Anne.   Nathaniel had tried a few bites of our doughnuts in the... Read More

Notes from Day Care: November 7, 2011

After yesterday’s heavy post on Get Born, it’s time for some laughs and cuteness.Nathaniel fell asleep at the lunch table! :) Nathaniel cheered up when we went to the motor-room. He liked running up the wedge and tumbling off the edge. He enjoyed playing... Read More

“Hi, Nathaniel’s Mom!”: My Darkest Fear

Today is my first motherhood post on Get Born. I will be writing a monthly column there on the 9th of every month. Warning: Today’s post goes to a dark place. I promise I won’t take you there very often. Reposting below. Hi! I’m Melanie, and I write the... Read More

Notes from Day Care: October 20-21, 24, 26

Thursday, October 20, 2011Nathaniel had a blast tumbling and climbing all over the giant wedges and soft climbing toys. We made funny faces in the bubble mirror too! He liked that!Friday, October 21, 2011Nathaniel had a great day. Nathaniel was very friendly today. He... Read More

Luna Park Cafe in (West) Seattle

In addition to the Swansons funfest last weekend, we also had a diner-style lunch, complete with burgers (veggie for me), French fries, and milkshakes at Luna Park Cafe in West Seattle.Drew found out about this place a while back, and since we were already in SoDo... Read More