Every situation is different, but in general I have never been a big believer in geographical solutions to life’s problems. I read a blog post today, which linked to a charming print on Etsy with a great quote to this effect:

A friend reminded me that a) I have a blog, and b) said blog contained no mention of my Lily. My friend is right on both counts so World, meet Lily Maria Alejandra.

Named in honor of her grandmother with a tip of that hat to her mother and to her aunt and to one of the best men I know.

After two boys, I never thought I would have a girl. And yet here she is! I have so much to tell her as she grows and discovers the world around her. But for now, let’s start with this:

This is how Ben starts his stories.