On Friday we went for a walk to the park and on our way home, Brandon chose to walk too. He held my hand as he talked to me and I choked back tears at the sweetness of the moment. It was dark out, and he kept pointing out his shadow. As we would get... Continue Reading →
first dentist visit
Today was Brandon's first dentist appointment. After his hysterical display at Saturday's wedding, I hoped for the best, but expected the worst. But I am a firm believer in preparation, so I went to the library and the book store and gathered up some books about visiting the dentist. We have read them each night... Continue Reading →
surf and turf boys
Brandon met my friend's little chin-poo puppy on Friday and won't stop asking for a dog of his own now. So I was glad to see a content moment with the dog we already own today. He was all smiles with everyone, this morning. He's better in the morning. It feels like forever I have... Continue Reading →
imperfectly perfect
Holden is walking like a total champion now. Still no shoes though. This kid's feet are more like hooves than feet. They are circular, or maybe rectangular or square. They certainly aren't feet shaped with that dainty indent on the inside of the feet. So fourteen months old and he has never kept a pair... Continue Reading →
eyes and hands
Here are some of my favorite photos of the boys this week: Those big brown eyes, I tell you what. Holden's face is so funny to me. Show and tell. Always in this house. Something is funny. I love his chubby hands reflection in his sunglasses.
Bye bye, ba-ba
Yes, my son was a three-year-old with a pacifier addiction. So what? There are worse things, right? But it was embarrassing. Steve and I found ourselves apologizing for it to complete strangers who would ask if B & H were twins. "No, this one is three, but you wouldn't know it since he still uses... Continue Reading →
April sun
It feels like summer! I already have a sunburn/Holly tan! Holden was diagnosed with a double ear infection and put on Amoxicillin. Then he broke out in these red bumps that cover his body. I thought he was allergic to Amoxicillin like his mama, but the doctor said this is the virus interacting with the... Continue Reading →
holiday weekend
Brandon had a pretty action-packed weekend with dad having the day off on Friday, then his birthday on Saturday and Easter on Sunday. He got some pretty cool presents, his favorite being a toy leaf blower from his uncle Chad. Today I gave both boys haircuts and baths, mopped the floors, did yoga and kept... Continue Reading →
begins with a single step
When Brandon was smaller, I used to wonder how parents ever stopped marveling at each new thing they learn. Every milestone of his I wanted to write down, so I could remember it when he was older and I was more weathered, less amused. I praise him for the most mundane things, because it is... Continue Reading →
backyard hobbies
The weather has turned warm here and we are spending as much time outdoors as possible. Brandon is still dedicated to his garden. Holden is adopting some of Brandon's OCD behavior. Sidewalk chalk is always on the agenda.Brandon thinks he can climb trees. Luckily, it looks like I have a few more years.Just fifteen years until he... Continue Reading →
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