Well, the first week of full-time work and full-time daycare are over. And... I kind of loved it way more than I expected. Some observations and things I didn't expect: 1) Spencer took to daycare like he's been going his whole life. Seriously, I expected major meltdowns, clinging to my legs, refusing to nap, and… Continue reading Back to the real world.
Tag: happiness
For better or worse.
I, Kristen, take you, Jordan, to be my lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. A little over four years ago, I stood on a stage in a white lace dress, holding… Continue reading For better or worse.
When I see this face.
Just a few portraits of my boy... getting him to sit still for pictures is getting harder and harder. 😜 I found it so interesting after Spencer was born how many people thought he looked like different people. Everyone had an opinion of who he looked JUST like. A lot of people thought he was… Continue reading When I see this face.
Weekend recap.
We decided to go out to eat on Friday instead of me cooking dinner; it was just a really crazy week and we felt like getting out of the house. We ended up getting KFC for dinner because it's something that all 3 of us like and can agree on, plus it's pretty affordable. Spencer… Continue reading Weekend recap.
Weekend recap.
Lots of outdoor time this weekend. It was gorgeous out until today, back into the 90s. 🔥 We went walking at the park, played at the playground, and Spencer started trying to put sentences together (which sounded a lot like "babababadadadadamamamama BYE BYE DADDY HIYA MAMA"). Our best friends came over with their baby who… Continue reading Weekend recap.
Don’t wish this away.
There's beauty (and difficulty) in each phase of life. What if we could learn to just appreciate that instead of wishing we were already in the next phase? Especially regarding the baby/toddler phase - it seems like so many parents talk about that phase like it's something to be survived or endured, rather than cherished… Continue reading Don’t wish this away.
Same stuff, different day.
Most days, it seems like I do the same things over and over. And it almost feels pointless to do these things, because no one really notices. No one is applauding my work or promoting me... I'm not receiving any awards. Of course, I'm referring to the work that I do at my primary job,… Continue reading Same stuff, different day.
Today is a new day.
I didn't take time to read my Bible, aside from my daily verse reminder. I got annoyed with Spencer because he's going through this phase of flipping to his belly and screaming every time his diaper needs changed. I may have raised my voice at him. I didn't get my car cleaned out or vacuumed,… Continue reading Today is a new day.
Friday faces.
15 months.
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.
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