Don't you love summer time? When boys dress in t-shirts and cargo shorts and girls are self-conscious? We got Brandon's haircut today. I have considered doing it myself, but then I remember in January when he got his haircut last, he screamed non-stop. Snot and tears were running down his face. I will leave it to... Continue Reading →
When people hear what Holden's name is, they don't seem to get it. Most people don't know a Holden. They probably think I'm some sort of a weird hippie that's into bizarre names and just liked the sound of it. The truth is, there are a lot of reasons that went into naming Holden:1. Consistency All... Continue Reading →
Holden is starting to notice the world around him. He'll be surprised to learn that it doesn't revolve around him.
Today Holden is five weeks old. His first three weeks, he was a little angel. He slept well, ate on a schedule, and rarely cried. Even when he did cry, it was just a soft whimper. Damn, I thought he was the perfect baby. But these past two weeks, they have been a different story altogether.... Continue Reading →
Now that I don't work outside the home, I fear becoming just a mom. I am many things besides a mother: a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend. I'm a walker, a sometimes runner, a jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, a homeowner, a reader, a writer, and many other things.But being a mother seems to overshadow... Continue Reading →
I remember when Brandon was a newborn and I was home with him for his first twelve weeks. I remember holding him and taking pictures of him and making sure he did his tummy time and played on his piano gym. I remember writing about his milestones and logging everything in his baby book. He... Continue Reading →
My little Holden Paul is four weeks old today. That went by quickly.He is starting to smile and make faces other than his resting scowl. We call him "Holdy" around here. The way Brandon says it is adorable. I make him repeat it over and over like he's some kind of circus animal.
Corny? Overdone? Obnoxious? Yes, yes, and yes. But I just couldn't resist.
There are plenty of moments here that are frenzied. Like when both the kids are crying - tired and hungry and I'm the only one around. I can only be one place at a time and it isn't enough to take care of everything. It's enough to make a person go insane, I swear. But... Continue Reading →
I figured I should have some pictures of Holden's earliest days that I didn't take on my iPhone. So I pulled out my Nikon I bought myself nearly ten years ago now when I graduated from college.No one takes film pictures anymore. The guy at the camera store couldn't even find the film and told... Continue Reading →
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