Lately I feel as though all I do is whine about how hard this phase of life is for us, and gracious, who doesn’t hate a whiner, so today I will spare you that. Just know that I’m not trying to pretend like I’ve got it all together or have all the answers. I really really don’t, but I’m going to try to bite my lips and cut out the complaining! I just did something a few […]
» Read moreLooks like the swaddling days are coming to a close. It’s an important game to him, though. He insists (via crying) that I swaddle him, or he won’t go to sleep. As soon as I leave the room, he pulls his arms out, but he gets mad if I pull them out for him. ….So I guess it doesn’t hurt anything if I always swaddle him loosely enough for him to escape? Things I’ve heard around our house: Caleb: Hey, […]
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Jellystone Time! So Nonna and DaddyO left on Wednesday, and Friday we planned to head out for our biggest family vacation yet: Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Jellystone Park. The boys were so excited. Alan and I were so exhausted, but somehow we pulled it off –sort of…. We called it our Williamsburg trip, and we totally thought we’d get to see Melody while we were there, but we knew we couldn’t commit, our tribe being what it is… And we […]
» Read moreIsn’t he precious? When he’s sweet, he’s Dr. John David……but then when you least expect it, he instantly transforms into Mr. Bobby…purple baby crying, and you’d better act fast. When I say my “new job”, don’t panic, thinking, “She could not possibly handle any new jobs right now.” Well, you’re right anyway, I can’t. I don’t really mean that kind of job though. I’m actually referring to the adjustment to school starting back. I have figured out why […]
» Read moreThe boys have begun a new school year, and my house is strangely quiet. It’s weird that so far today there has been no Joshua jumping on the trampoline, no Caleb running frantically down the hallway from Joshua, screaming, no Caleb begging me to play on my computer, nor even the sounds of little boys snacking. I actually sort of miss it. Sort of. Instead, Dan is asleep, and JD is beside me, having cut his nap short, refusing […]
» Read moreTomorrow is the first day of school for Joshua and Caleb (Dan starts next week), and I am a bundle of stress and nerves. What is the deal? Why should I be bugging out? I’m not going to school. I don’t even have to walk with all four of them in the morning because DaddyO and Nonna are here to keep the little ones. I’m taking Benadryl to make sure I do not suffer insomnia tonight. That stuff […]
» Read moreIn the interest of documenting all four of my “birth stories.” This is the story of my very first baby. Joshua’s delivery was my most normal, uncomplicated labor and delivery of all. He was also the only one that was not induced. I got to go into labor, on my own, three days before my due date. That was truly an exciting experience. I can’t help but wonder if his labor and delivery was my most successful because it […]
» Read moreDo any of you get as excited about Open House as I do? Our school held Open House yesterday, where all the parents show up, pretty much at the same time, and push right over each other, with children in tow, to see THE LISTS. They are hung up on the wall by grade. You hold your breath in anticipation to find out the big question: Who’s class will my children be in this year?? It’s all very dramatic. […]
» Read moreAs I was de-cluttering our bedroom yesterday, I came across this highly detailed Google art that Joshua did this past year in Art class. I LOVE his great attention to detail. Here’s another one: This was his Mario /Baseball themed one. Last week my mom was here. It was amazing how much laundry got done, how many delicious dinners were cooked, desserts made, and even a little guilt-free free time. Mom left yesterday, and by […]
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This is the very last week of summer vacation here. A family I was already acquainted with moved into the house on the corner this week. They have a little girl, one year older than Joshua, and a little boy, Caleb’s age. I asked the little girl if she is excited about school starting back, and she enthusiastically replied, “Yes! I can’t wait to learn about the Romans!” Wow. My kids groan and moan when I mention school […]
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