The day before we were to be induced, I logged onto my insurance's website and estimated how much having this baby would cost us. They estimated total costs of around $9K with my out-of-pocket being around $1,800. Steve and I were ecstatic. That was much less than our out-of-pocket cost with Brandon (I have different... Continue Reading →
Kerby loves
If you look closely, you will see that the "den" is brighter than all the other letters. That's because Kerby was my bear when I was little. He is a 1983 Avon classic.My mom took off the "ly" from Holly and replaced it with "den" so my son can have a piece of my childhood.Only... Continue Reading →
First smiles
There is this magical week when your baby starts smiling and cooing at you.It is then that you realize this isn't just an eating/pooping/sleeping/crying robot. This little baby is going to grow into a boy with a personality and hobbies and likes and dislikes and weird little quirks. That was this week for Holden. I... Continue Reading →
summer haircut
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 →
what’s in a name?
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 →
little person, big world
Holden is starting to notice the world around him. He'll be surprised to learn that it doesn't revolve around him.
fallen angel
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 →
Four weeks
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.
Film
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 →
Two weeks
My littlest son is two weeks old today. He is a great kid. He sleeps well, eats great, and barely fusses for me. His umbilical cord stump fell off last week at his one week doctor's appointment, so he can take real baths now. He hates them. That's why he hasn't bathed in a... Continue Reading →
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