Nate’s wide-eyed wonder perfectly captures the reverence our family has for the Princess Nightgown. You might say it’s tacky. And you would be right. Actually, calling this nightgown tacky is like calling Nate “a little bit cute.” This nightgown, with its pink TULLE sleeves, shiny illustrations of doe-eyed Disney royalty, and matching pink TULLE overlay,...Continue Reading
Highlights of Sam and Ellie’s First Day of School… 1. Sam = thrilled he got to bring 3 Capri Suns in his lunch bag (2 snacks and lunch). Know who’s not thrilled? Mom and Dad. When we add in Catie’s lunch needs, we will go through a BOX of Capri Suns almost every day. And...Continue Reading
I am absolutely horrible at filling out forms. I like to think it’s because I’m creative. And for creative people, there are few absolutes. Everything is a shade of gray. For ANY question, there are multiple answers. Forms, especially the dozen or so each of our kids needs filled out at the start of school,...Continue Reading
When we brought Nate home from the hospital M’s parents were here. My mom was here. M. was on vacation day one of the nine days he had taken off of work. We had a string of meals coming from friends. We’ve eaten the meals, the family has gone home, and M. is back at...Continue Reading
To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children.” Genesis 3:16 Having a baby is supposed to be painful, spontaneous and messy. Miraculous. Unexplainable. The unique timing of the baby’s body meeting the unique timing of the the mom’s body so they are perfectly...Continue Reading
According to M., it’s so hot outside, the only remedy was to turn on the sprinklers and tell the kids to cool off in them. I have no opinion on the heat. Mostly because I haven’t been outside in about a week. Remember the sinus infection M. had the week of Nate’s birth? It’s spread...Continue Reading
If Nate’s eyes are open… it must be the middle of the night. I should’ve suspected this during my pregnancy, when he kicked at night and was still during the day. He’s a night owl. And likes to eat about every three hours. For a breastfeeding mom? That means we’ve had an hour-long date eight...Continue Reading
…the more our kids look alike. Catie may be six years older than Nate, but the resemblance is enough to make me try and remember high school Biology DNA. Double helixes and chromosomes and dominant and recessive genes and how they all work so that our kids baby pictures…and our KIDS can look so much...Continue Reading
We all need naps. Well, except Nate. He naps all day. Which is really a problem at night when he is, of course, wide awake. M. has come down with a nasty sinus infection. And yes, really, really needs a nap. Even though I’m handling the middle-of-the-night feedings with No-Nap Nate, M. isn’t sleeping well...Continue Reading
We brought Nate home from the hospital yesterday to meet his three older siblings. Laughing and screaming and running around ensued. M. and I have looked forward to this day for many months, and the kids provided the enthusiasm that we felt to have our whole family together. Finally. In the hospital, nurses and doctors...Continue Reading
