• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
  • Recipes
    • Easy Dinners
    • Dessert
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Thai
    • Gluten-free
    • Vegetarian

Inquiring Chef

menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Easy Dinners
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home > Family

    Introducing Molly and Clara

    Published: May 16, 2014 · Modified: Mar 27, 2021 · by Jess Smith · · 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Molly and Clara 2 weeks

    Greetings from the other side of some kind of newborn time-warp. When I came up for air this week, we had two three-week olds who are starting to take in the world (which for them is mostly just our apartment) and with whom I am completely in love.

    Molly and Clara newborn

    It seems that my arms are virtually always occupied by a baby these days, and when they're not, I like to do something really frivolous. Like take a shower.

    This blog has been neglected, but I sense that we're finding our way into a new sort of normal.

    Frank and babies in carriers

    So after a bit of a delay, I'm thrilled to introduce Molly Margaret and Clara Jane, born April 21 at 2:35pm and 2:36pm, respectively.

    April 21 is also my birthday, which means that it will forever be a cake-filled day for our family.

    Molly newborn

    Clara newborn

    Molly and Clara have, of course, kept us busy these past few weeks. It's been a blur of diapers and feeding and too-short naps. As much as I can, I'm soaking up these cuddly newborn days when they love being held and make adorable milk-drunk faces and squeak in their sleep.

    Frank and molly newborn

    Jess and Clara newborn

    Even though there is hardly time now to reflect much about these newborn days, I am aware of the significance of this fleeting time when they are so small and so new. It's been amazing. I wouldn't trade a single sleep-deprived moment.

    Molly and Clara tummy time

    Related

    « State of the Bump: 36 Weeks
    Molly and Clara - 1 month »

    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie (The Muffin Myth)

      May 16, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      They're so beautiful, Jess! And I love that you share a birthday with your girls. How lovely!

      Reply
    2. dana

      May 17, 2014 at 11:30 am

      oh my word, too much cuteness to take in! congrats Jess! They're precious. Looking forward to more updates!

      Reply
    3. Debra

      May 17, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      So many congrats! They are beautiful and you are truly blessed. Keep cuddling.

      Reply
    4. Ashley

      May 18, 2014 at 6:33 am

      They are so so beautiful! Congrats to you guys!! And I just LOVE that you share a birthday with them - so special!

      Reply
    5. Cassie

      May 20, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Congratulations, Jess. They are beautiful!

      Reply
    6. Lyn

      May 29, 2014 at 11:28 am

      how beautiful and cute can they be! We can't wait to meet them 🙂

      Reply
      • Jess

        May 30, 2014 at 10:39 pm

        Yes Lyn!!! Can't wait to see you guys - we're finally getting back out and about over here, so let's get together soon. Miss you two!

        Reply
    7. Joy Clarke

      June 10, 2014 at 3:05 am

      Congratulations! Your girls are so precious. I've really been enjoying reading your blog. I'm 40.5 weeks pregnant and your pictures make me more excited than ever to meet my little boy.

      Reply
      • Jess

        June 11, 2014 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks so much for your note, Joy!! And congratulations on your little guy - sounds like he will be here any day! It's been so much fun - you have lots to look forward to. 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Welcome! We're Jess and Frank. Since 2010, we have been serving up easy, original recipes here on Inquiring Chef.

    More about us →

    Latest Recipes

    • miso vegetable soup in a grey bowl
      Miso Vegetable Soup
    • lemongrass chicken and rice on a white tray
      Lemongrass Chicken
    • cauliflower baked ziti in a white oval baking dish
      Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Cauliflower
    • a round One-Bowl Chocolate Guinness Cake on a wooden tray
      Chocolate Irish Guinness Cake

    Trending Recipes

    • hand holding a chocolate chip cookie with a bite out of it
      Crispy and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
    • stir fry over rice in a white bowl with chopsticks
      Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
    • square image overnight oats in mason jars with berries on top
      Mason Jar Overnight Oats
    • beef and broccoli stir fry on a white plate with chopsticks
      Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir-Fry

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Follow us on Instagram and Pinterest

    Contact

    • Email Us

    Copyright © 2023 Inquiring Chef