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It’s our first Maximus and baby story! He was laying on the floor with his feet propped up on the couch that Bryan was on. I couldn’t see anything besides his feet, but he kept saying “baybee,” over and over again. I asked Bryan why he was saying that and he pointed to the wall … Continue reading Maximus (the) baby
When you take a blogging break, you should come back with a vengeance. Maximus wants to tell you something…notice the scrunched face. I love that nose! {Picture: Stalzer Photograpy} My pregnancy wasn’t the reason for my blogging break, but it did contribute to it. It’s not a surprise to most that my first trimester was … Continue reading Back from a blogging break with BIG news!
It shouldn’t surprise you to hear that parenthood isn’t always bliss. It’s not always full of snuggles and giggles. I’m left to believe that even the most laid-back of babes can’t be an angel all the time. For the first year plus some months I thought I had one of those angel children. Now that … Continue reading It’s not all snuggles and giggles
Little feet shuffle past as he quickly runs to his next activity. Everything is an activity. Changing his diaper, throwing something in the garbage, getting his blanket, letting the dog out of the kennel. Every activity requires top level running skills. He’s worked hard to master those skills. Arms swishing back and forth in opposite … Continue reading Little bodies fill my heart with happiness
I’m on my third week back at work. We’ve all gotten back into the routine of working parents. Maximus still favors Bryan, but spends a lot more time asking me to hold him. I realized last night that I am not contributing to the mornings. I’m getting up as late as possible and only getting … Continue reading Our happiness level is soaring
Without caring what we think, Maximus is growing up before our eyes. On Sunday he woke up from his nap and chattered away for a solid few minutes without take a breath. Once he stopped, Bryan looked at me and was astonished by all the talking. Granted, we didn’t know what he was saying because … Continue reading Growing up too fast
Maximus never had a highchair at home. We bought a space saver chair that sits on a chair. He sat away from the table and ate off of the tray until last month. We realized that he was sitting AT the table at daycare instead of in a highchair. The tray was making him mad, … Continue reading Falling out of his chair
Marriage. Couch rest. Trials. ‘Nough said? I tell you, it’s hard on a marriage to be completely reliant on the other. I imagine it would be less of a deal if there wasn’t also a toddler and beagle involved. But, it’s our situation and we’re making it work. It helps that I know how he’s … Continue reading Marriage is a lot of give and take
Things I’ve realized as I’ve been on coach rest for the past four weeks. Some days I have absolutely nothing to say because I don’t feel like I’m part of society. I’m in a bubble of books and movies. My dog growls and wags his tail while he’s sleeping. A lot. My living room starts … Continue reading Random thoughts from the couch
As I was laying in bed this morning, I was thinking about the past 18-months. Even though a lot has happened, it’s gone quickly. When other mother’s ask me questions about babies, I have a hard time remembering specifics. I think we unswaddled him around 5 months. I think he got his first tooth between … Continue reading Will I remember the “important” stuff with another baby?