I put R down for a nap, with his pacifier, because I know he can’t sleep without it. I go back two hours later to wake him up – no pacifier. Where could the pacifier be? I look in the crib, under the blankets, on the sides (you know the crack), and under Memphis – [...]
Yesterday, I took a break. I didn’t look at my email, didn’t text any friends, didn’t take any calls, didn’t blog. It was a nice change of pace. I focused on my boys – playing games and toys with them. I hand walked R around the living room. I cleaned. We went out for dinner, [...]
I have been thinking a lot about this blog lately and what I am doing here. I sometimes wonder why I keep writing here. I am not a writer. I hated it in school and never excelled at it. Sure, I can put my thoughts down, and make concise and coherent sentences, but I don;t [...]
My boy having a great time in the pool. He has been a little scared of pools for most of his life, even with promises from both mom and dad that nothing will happen to him. This summer with water play, camp, and swim lessons with a best friend, things have changed dramatically. Now, he [...]
I love the sense of elation I see on R’s face here. He looks so happy and thrilled to be swinging…and I get to be so happy and thrilled to share it with him.