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…
Continue ReadingTo 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…
Continue ReadingAccording 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…
Continue ReadingIf 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…
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…
Continue ReadingWe 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…
Continue ReadingWe 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…
Continue ReadingNate came into the world yesterday at 1:31 PM. With his birth, God completed our family with another son. So far, he’s a great eater, sleeper, and cuddler.The…
Continue ReadingOh, Ellie.None of our children surprise us like Ellie does. Sam can be so similar to Catie, and like I said, Catie taught us what to expect of…
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