Dearest Deacon, You were born on a Thursday afternoon. The first thing I said when I saw you was "Wow, he is really big." and at 9 pounds you were. Bringing new baby home was both thrilling and scary at the same time. This was new territory for us. However, We have had more … Continue reading Deacon is ONE!
Category: Baby
Boy Mom
I'm really not into labels and don't buy into these shirts, accessories, etc that say things like 'boy mom' or 'mommy to a prince/princess' or 'Mommy's little angel' probably just because of course we all think the world of our little ones. And they're all angels and princes and princesses! Anyway, I have seen #BoyMom … Continue reading Boy Mom
Stripes
Dear Lord, Please help our Mommy and her obsession with stripes. You see, it is all of the time stripes. Every day stripes. Head to toe stripes. Stripes on stripes. All of the colors, stripes. Especially blue ones. Please help her to make other fashion choices for us. And for herself. (Have you seen her … Continue reading Stripes
Brotherly Love
While Mommy is on the road, it's always comforting to know that they are in good hands with Daddy and family and their loving teachers at daycare (or taking care of eachother like this!). Hunter has never expressed interest in holding or feeding his little brother so we never pushed it but as Deacon is … Continue reading Brotherly Love
Deacon is 9 months old!
Deacon had his 9 month pediatrician appointment this week. He is growing so fast! No surprise, he is very tall (off the chart at 31.5 inches). He weighs 22.5 pounds and is in the 75% in weight. He now has 4 teeth, a surprisingly picky appetite and cruises (with his hand on furniture or pushing … Continue reading Deacon is 9 months old!
Life with a newborn and a toddler- New Series
I decided to start a new series here on my blog while on maternity leave. My purpose is to journal and detail the precious time with a newborn as well as the adjustments to life as a family of four. (As I plan to write in my minimal spare time, during naps, I hope to … Continue reading Life with a newborn and a toddler- New Series
Learning to be a parent
The purpose of providing advice is to help others but I completely understand when it is unwelcome. I have received plenty of unwelcome advice from others. I am actually appalled at times when I am offered 5 completely different answers for one simple problem. Why can't we as society have more concrete answers when it comes to raising … Continue reading Learning to be a parent
life, love & little boys 