In which, I lose my train of thought in 5…4…3…

So many things I haven’t written about

Like how freaking cold it was this weekend. There was a frost advisory, seriously tell Mother Nature that things are screwed up because it’s the end of May and I expect warmth and capri pants.
Or how this used to be a blog where I wrote stuff about myself but [...]

Week 7 Brain Dump

Our littlest child is smiling. At things, at us, mostly at the ceiling fan (what in the world makes them so fascinating?)  She is also? Not that little. I’m guessing she’s at least 12 lbs now. She has rolls, this little thing. She has a double chin, she has little rolls on her arms, on [...]

Elena and Jeffrey

I’m exhausted and tired.
I’m worn out and tempted to weep occasionally.
I’m happier than I have ever been.
I love this angel that sleeps on my chest.
Burping and squeaking.
Everyday I am falling more and more in love with this creature.
Sweet and beautiful.
A little heat ball crying out to be held and cuddled.
And beside her?
My baby turned boy.
Growing [...]

Where I’ve been

I haven’t died. There is an ie credibly adorable little girl snuggling on my chest or in my arms. She makes it difficult to do things. Things like type or cook food or fold laundry. We have not made it into the blessed land of routines yet. We are simply in the can’t spoil a [...]