…I became a mother. It was a crazy but amazing and life-changing day. And sometimes it feels like just yesterday and other times it feels like a really long time ago. Ben is my smart, funny, emotional, sensitive, handsome boy with lots of questions and a penchant for accents. He does a pretty good British…
38
photo by Jennifer Williams I am so very happy to say goodbye to 37 so I just thought I would go ahead and glorify this birthday with the number in the title. I really do NOT like odd numbers for whatever reason and this year has had some ups but some pretty (weighty) downs too….
On Bike Helmets and Growing Up
Since K is my last “baby” I seem to be a little more um… sensitive to her firsts and her milestones (read: I’m freaking out a little about the fact that she is my last baby and OHMYGAWD what a mess I will be in a couple of years when she goes to Kindergarten!!) {Except the no-more-diapers…
Nap Talk (and a cutie-patootie video)
So, one of the last things my last baby has yet to outgrow is the NAP. K is quickly approaching 3 and half years old (shiz, how did THAT, happen!?!) and her brothers both stopped napping a little after 3 years old so this is kinda foreign to me. She’s still going pretty strong and…
80 New Years
Today my father turned 80 years old. I wasn’t there to celebrate with him but I was there in spirit and of course through the phone when I called to wish him both Happy Birthday and Happy New Year. He roasted a duck just like he does every year, it’s his favorite birthday tradition. And…
The Real Santa
The Saturday afternoon before Christmas I was given the chance to go play Santa. Tim sent me off to go shopping for a bit and I was able to finish up my shopping (mostly for him!). I was so joyful, happy with my purchases, feeling the Christmas spirit in the chilly air and smiling on…
Bloggity Blog Blog Blog
I started blogging at the end of November 2006. I had a friend at church who had a blog and I was intrigued and thought it would be fun to keep family and friends updated on our growing family, via the internet. So, one Fall afternoon I sat in our driveway while little Ben played…
“Her is Big Now”
We gathered on the “L”-shaped sofa, the five of us. Earlier that day we declared it family movie night and just minutes before we all settled down, we scrambled around our cozy, lived-in house, grabbing the right sized jammies for everyone, from the little to the big, and clothed ourselves in our comfiest of things. Flannel and…
Thirteen Lucky Years
There is this certain man in my life… He stole my heart many years ago. He’s a really good cook, when he has time. He likes to grab my butt while I’m doing dishes or brushing my teeth (hey, it’s true) (and thank goodness he still does!). He has changed a little since I first…
Big Foot
I like to pop a squat in the corner spot on the right end of our L-shaped sofa because the arm is super cushy and it’s next to the end table where I can put my drink of choice. Sometimes the kids will come snuggle up to me while I am sitting there watching t.v….