January, in Summary

We welcomed January with June's birthday.  I think we subconsciously named her June to have a little reminder of sunshine in the midst of winter.   She turned two and immediately stopped being a baby.  But, now we feel like we did when we had a newborn...sleep deprived.  She decided to reject her crib all of a sudden and sleeps in our room.  If I leave to go even to the bathroom, she cries and tantrums. She wears pajamas and princess dresses outside (just yesterday Jason, in an effort to stop a tantrum over June wanting to keep her onesie pajamas on, let her keep her arms in the sleeves while the rest of the pj ensemble dangled off her back so she thought she was still wearing her jammies, albeit over her clohtes).  Read the rest of Kori’s latest blog post “Band on the Diaper Run” at BabbleBlog.com 

Snowed Out of NY (but not bummed out)

We go to Minnesota every year for the holidays.  This year was timed a little early because we got asked to play a show in Minneapolis at The Weisman Art Museum.  The show was a kickstart for Wamplified (a new live music extension of the art gallery).  They had an exhibit from an amazing, New York-based, art-collecting couple, the Vogels. Please read this article on them.  We had a great time, people at the Weisman were top-notch and we had tons of relatives dancing sidestage. An eight day stay streched a little longer  when our return flight was canceled do to the "winter wallop" out East.  It really didn't phase anyone since we were already playing in over a foot of snow there and relaxing by the fire.  And sledding on an extra day in Minnesota isn't too bad. Minnesota highlights... Read the rest of Kori’s latest blog post “Band on the Diaper Run” at BabbleBlog.com 

Everything is changing

I think I'm done btw-with nursing that is.  And now, on another too much information rant...many women, I'm told, get what I'm experiencing once they quit nursing.  It's basically a huge hormonal imbalance that makes you have headaches, mood swings and other greatness.  Anyone else know much about this secret?  The funniest part is, I don't really drink much but, I've been loving having a few drinks here and there lately.  I was told that a desire for alcohol is a symptom. (I call it a temporary treatment) Don't worry, I'm not an alcoholic, just a mom…………                                                                               Read the rest of Kori’s latest blog post “Band on the Diaper Run” at BabbleBlog.com   

It's so hard to say goodbye

I think I've said this before...I'm horrible with goodbyes.   My family has pointed this out to me since I was 8.   That might be one of the reasons why I like my job.  Touring allows me to see loved ones frequently.  The only way to make goodbyes feel better is learning to say "see ya later" instead of "goodbye."  I've recently taught this to Mags. The reason being:  My daughter has apparently inherited the heart-wrenching, departure thing I have and it's hard to watch.........                            Read the rest of Kori's latest blog post "Band on the Diaper Run" at BabbleBlog.com

Going solo for the first time

I have taken 2 trips over the past 2 weeks.  Alone. (no kids, no husband).  I
went to hang with my sister and her two new twins and 3 year old.  I
realized, I really love them all.  I also found out (duh) that twins
are a lot more work than one.  I have a ton of respect for people with
double duty. I fell asleep with a twin in my arms every day that I was
there.  She has a 3 year old too.  I'm starting to think she wins in
the supermom department.

These trips mark the first time I've ever left June, Magnolia and Jason
all at once. 

Read the rest of Kori's latest blog post "Band on the Diaper Run" at BabbleBlog.com