2 Months

This cute girl is two months old now – well, about a week ago, but she got her 2 month shots today, so it’s official. Considering she was fighting for her life in the PICU a little over a month ago, I’m pretty excited about this. It’s funny how much the little achievements matter now, … Continue reading →

Drama, Drama

Today, while I was feeding Olive, Josie snuck into the bathroom and swallowed one of Eric’s pills that hadn’t been put away. Luckily, she walked out and told me right away what she’d done. And luckily, it was just one pill and after a call to Poison Control, we determined that it should travel right … Continue reading →

One Month Later

I cannot believe that it has already been a month since Olive was born. In true new mom fashion, the last month has been a total blur and I’m not exactly sure what day it is. The last month has been spent at home, for the most part – we braved a trip to the … Continue reading →

On Being a Parent

“Making the decision to have a child – it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ” – Elizabeth Stone Continue reading →

Playing Favorites

Remember when you were a kid and you asked your mom who her favorite was? And, inevitably, her answer was “You’re all my favorites!” and you would smile and say “Aww ok,” but on the inside you were thinking “She’s a liar!!” I’m here to tell you…she wasn’t lying. And it is the craziest thing … Continue reading →

The Final Days

I swear to you, it wasn’t until two nights ago that I realized that this baby girl could really get here any day. It resulted in a strange combination of joy and horror – I can’t wait vs. I’m not ready for this. The nice thing is, this is happening, regardless of what I feel … Continue reading →

Josie Talks

Josie is quite the chatterbox…unless she’s put on the spot. Then she needs a little bribing. Yesterday was a rainy day, so I decided we should record some of her favorite things to say. Because time goes by way too fast and before I know it, she’ll be talking in full sentences and stuff. Also, … Continue reading →

One of Those Days

Today has been one of those days.  The day where I wake up feeling like I never went to sleep at all.  The day where, try as I might, I can’t keep up with the two year old that’s running wild around the house.  The day where Eric has the car, the park seems miles … Continue reading →

Things My Mother Taught Me

It never hurts to put your heart into something you love. You can do hard things. If you just don’t want to do it, then you should probably get up and do it anyways. Don’t sell yourself short. Love unconditionally. Respect others and yourself. And expect that they will respect you as well. Hard work pays off. … Continue reading →

Battle Scars

When I was 15 or 16 years old, a stranger at Church came up to me while I was washing my hands in the bathroom and told me I was beautiful. I cried when I got home, because I couldn’t bring myself to believe she was telling the truth. A teenage girl’s perception of beauty … Continue reading →