Introducing my little boy: Solomon Elijah Jacob Collier

I am proud to introduce my latest addition to the Collier family. His name is Solomon Elijah Jacob Collier. My handsome little man decided to make his entrance into this world a little early and is spending some time growing and fattening up a bit before we can bring him home. With big brown eyes and a sweet toothless grin, he's going to be a heartbreaker.

Thanks to the staff at INOVA Alexandria, Dr. Paula McKenzie, our family, friends and CM readers alike for the well-wishes and for making the extraordinary and medically-necesscery seem like an ordinary day.

Starting next week, we will be launching a series of articles and stories for the moms of premmies on our home page, www.capitolmoms.org and on the original Capitol Moms blog, CapitolMoms.blogspot.com, is where we will host the goody announcements.

Rock-N-Tot: Family Friendly Fun coming to the DC Area

Announcing the newest family event to hit Washington DC, Rock-n-Tot is an afternoon dance party for kids (birth through 12) and their parents (or anyone who has a part in their lives).

Rock-n-Tot was co-created by an Ohio mom and a Maryland mom, in an effort to provide a wholesome event for the whole family, adults and kids alike. The simple premise of this event is to encourage families to spend quality time together, create new relationships and educate themselves with new products (most parent-created!).

Held on the 4th Saturday of each month from 2-5pm, beginning February 23, 2008, UltraBar (911 F Street NW, Washington DC) will be transformed into a kid-friendly zone. The dj plays great music (clean lyrics!) and you'll find bubbles, egg shakers and scarves are a-plenty. Discover face painting, airbrush tattoo artists, complimentary massages and other services for the adults, not to mention free juiceboxes and kid-appropriate snacks!

The founders of Rock-n-Tot have thought of everything - nursing zones, changing stations, even an area to just get away from it all and rejuvenate with toys, books, puzzles and more. Did we mention there are fantastic goody bags and giveaways?

Pre-walkers are admitted free, everyone else must have a ticket. $15/ticket.

For more info, or to purchase tickets: http://www.rock-n-tot.com

Getting in a move on: Evolution Pilates' new session starting soon.

Thanks to Megan for the tip on this new event.

Evolution Pilates is starting a Pilates for Pregnancy session in January! The equipment-based prenatal class is Monday nights at 7pm and the Equipment-based Postpartum or "MOM"ilates class is Saturdays at 10am. Classes are limited to 6-7 people and tend to fill. No pilates experience is necessary. Postpartum women must be at least 6 weeks out and prenatal women must have OB/GYN permission. Both classes are taught by physical therapists.

For more information or to register please email Megan at: megan@evolutionpilates.net or call the clinic: 703.751.1733

Evolution Pilates is located at 5249 Duke Street, Suite 203, Alexandria VA 22314