The good... So chatty! He's like a little parrot now, trying to repeat everything we say. He actually has quite a few words down already. My personal favorites are "cacka" (cracker), "gog" (dog), "ba boyyy" (bad boy 😂), and "ewwww." The *animal* says... he loves animals and loves to mimic their sounds. Horses say "nenene,"… Continue reading 15 months.
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.Â
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.Â
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.
I'm going to miss these days when Spencer is older! I love our mornings together. When I hear him wake up, I go in his room and he's usually standing in his crib holding the railing. Some days he will be smiling and pointing at me, and some days he is just crying. I carry… Continue reading A typical morning.Â
There was nothing out of the ordinary about this nursing session. We climbed into my recliner together, this little boy and I, just as we always do. I usually bring my phone with me and read a blog, play a game, or work on my eBay listings while he nurses. This time, I left the… Continue reading Fully present.
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