On Friday, Brandon turned two. So yesterday we had his birthday party. Am I seriously going to have to throw two birthday parties within two weeks every year? I think it's time to start spacing out these parties. Like each kid gets one every three years or so. Last year, my sister helped me with... Continue Reading →
brotherhood
We got a new pediatrician. We like him so much better. We went to Holden's one week appointment and our new doctor remembered Holden from the hospital and called him "Superman." Brandon put on Holden's hospital hat. He also saw Holden in his chair and scooted his own chair right up next to him. He... Continue Reading →
First born
It is much different having a baby when you already have one at home. I have been crying a lot about how I think Brandon feels. On Monday, while I was changing into my hospital gown, I started balling about being away from Brandon. Monday was the only day I have ever spent without seeing... Continue Reading →
tomorrow
Our due date has come and gone and Holden is staying warm and cozy inside my belly. So tomorrow, we force him out. Hopefully he's not ten pounds already in there. Today is my last day as a mother of one.It is a bit emotional - I have thrown everything into raising Brandon these past... Continue Reading →
no more daycare
Today I picked up Brandon from daycare for the last time. And yes, I cried. I cried when he hugged his best friend Jackson and all their other little friends crowded around them. "Bye," they called in a chorus after him. When we were outside, Brandon went to the window and waved goodbye one last... Continue Reading →
pizza boy
Sunday night we had pizza. Steve cut up small pieces for Brandon and arranged them nicely on a plate with marinara dipping sauce. But that wasn't enough for our boy. He grabbed my slice right out of my hand.
a letter for my son
Brandon,You're not quite two yet, but already I can see much of the person you are going to be.You're funny - you laugh loudly and often, you dance and stomp wildly and you love making me and your daddy laugh. You're sensitive - you notice emotions in your books and point them out with concern.... Continue Reading →
hello
Brandon says "hi."
dress up
Brandon is a casual kind of kid. But he likes dad's ties.
haircut
Brandon got a haircut last week and just like that he went from a baby to a big boy.