Steve and I have started reading our first parenting book. And something I read tonight stuck out to me: What is it that I really want from my child? When my baby has grown into an adult, what characteristics do I want him to have? Here is what I wish for the adult Brandon:Respect: I... Continue Reading →
Baby’s first road trip
We went on a family vacation for the long weekend. "It will be great to be away from work and the dog and the house for awhile and just hang out the three of us together," we had said before the trip. We envisioned splashing together in the pool, fancy dinners out and relaxation. How... Continue Reading →
Summertime and the livin’ is easy
We got Brandon a $4.00 pool. He might be a little too big for it. But even so, we put him in it today after lathering him up with Coppertone. He smelled like summer. It felt like summer. "Over here, mom!" While he splashed in his pool, I remembered vividly being a kid myself, splashing... Continue Reading →
I – Working Mom
Today marks a year since I've returned to work. A year ago today was Brandon's first day at daycare. That day, I was a blubbering mess. In a year, Brandon has learned to walk and talk and eat like a big boy. He laughs loudly and has a sense of humor and is easily excitable.... Continue Reading →
Sweaty curls
The best feeling in the world is when your child comes up to you and lays their head in your lap, for no other reason but just because. I can't wait to have more. ~ Marlee Matlin Brandon work up Monday morning red as a beet with quite the fever on him. We took him to... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day
Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected. ~Red ButtonsSweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly. ~Ambrose BierceMothers are fonder than fathers of their children because they are more certain they are their own. ~Aristotle I could do my usual and write a sappy Mother's Day post.... Continue Reading →
Mommy guilt
It's been nearly a year since Brandon began daycare. I thought the guilt would subside by now. Maybe I think about it less, since I have the stresses of work occupying part of my mind, but the guilt is still there; lurking in a dark corner of my mind, comfortable and not planning to leave... Continue Reading →
First year lessons
Sometimes it's hard to believe that a year has passed so quickly. Sometimes it feels like it's been more than a year. But either way, to think about my life before Brandon is hard to do. He is my everything now. I have reflected a bit on what I've learned this past year: 1. There's... Continue Reading →
out with the old
I'm starting a new job tomorrow. And Brandon is starting at a new daycare. We weren't thrilled with the old daycare. His room was in the basement so each morning I'd have to teeter down the stairs in my four-inch high heels holding Brandon in his infant carrier which weighs about fifty pounds. Every night... Continue Reading →
crib cries
Brandon has become pretty attached to us. Sometimes at night, he cries in his crib because he knows we'll come and get him and let him sleep in our bed. I know it's not recommended, but it's nice having our whole family in the bed together. I love waking up next to his sweaty little... Continue Reading →
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