J and I have never been super "romantic," at least not in the way the movies would have you believe. Our idea of a date night is eating out at a non-fast food place (like Golden Corral, ha) and watching Netflix the rest of the night. Or going to watch UFC fights, or taking Spencer… Continue reading This is real romance (to me).
My wish(es) for us.
To follow up on my post about my wishes for my son, here are some of my prayers for us as parents. 1) That we would always model a healthy relationship for our son. No fighting in front of him, no belittling each other or being passive aggressive. I want us to demonstrate an honest,… Continue reading My wish(es) for us.
My Valentines.
I'm a lucky woman to have not one, but two guys who have my whole heart (just in different ways, obviously). We went out to dinner for early Valentine's Day tonight, because I want to cook dinner and stay in on Tuesday. It was just a fun evening as a family, and some much needed… Continue reading My Valentines.
My wish(es) for you.
For you, my sweet son, I wish so many things. Here are just a few. 1) That you never, ever doubt our love for you or God's love for you. No matter what. 2) A childhood (and adolescence) free of overwhelming schedules and overuse of technology. You only get to be a kid once, and… Continue reading My wish(es) for you.
Bubbles.
Monday, Monday.
Usually people hate Mondays - I love them. It's the start of a new week. I rarely work on Mondays, so it means I get to spend the whole day with my munchkin. Today has been a normal day, and it may seem boring to some, but this is the life I've always wanted. Spencer… Continue reading Monday, Monday.
Just dive.
I sort of forgot about Shel Silverstein. Then I came across one of Shel's poems earlier today and it kind of shook me up. I have always admired people who take chances, who take action, who aren't afraid to just go for it. I like to think I'm that kind of person, but I'm really… Continue reading Just dive.
Sweet innocence.
One of the things I love so much about babies and little children is how innocent they are. How simple and sweet. Spencer helps keep me grounded. When I feel overwhelmed or disappointed or scared or cynical, all it takes is a smile from him to make my whole world right again. He's so uncomplicated… Continue reading Sweet innocence.
From baby to boy.
Sometimes, it's hard for me to remember what things were like at this time last year, when Spencer was just coming out of his newborn months. When I watch old videos on my phone, it feels like I'm watching a different baby... like it is such a distant memory, it couldn't possibly be the same… Continue reading From baby to boy.
The little things.
The way his little feet are ALWAYS doing something. If he's in the high chair, his feet are up under the tray; if he's drinking his bottle, his feet are in the air and he wants me to hold them; if he's in his bath chair, his feet are pattering in the water on the… Continue reading The little things.
Kristen Stewart, Writer 