Letter to Henry Wallace, 18 months

Dear Henry,
I remember the saying was always nine months in, nine months out.  Parent your child those first nine months like you would in the womb.  Well, now you’ve had *another* nine months out.  If someone would’ve told me nine months ago that you were going to be sleeping like you do now (8pm-8/8:30am and [...]

I Just Wet My Pants

Hey Cupcake!!!!
Now within acceptable driving distance when traveling with feisty toddler…

Sweet Berry Farms

When your kid starts sleeping a lot you don’t really have the time to blog because oh my god, you could potentially get 12-13 hours of uninterrupted sleep, too!  Well, maybe you yourself couldn’t sleep that much, but when you start sleeping a lot again, you just feel a little lazier.  Or at least I [...]

He REALLY Loves Goats

Got Milk?

As I was bringing Henry to our bed to nurse this morning, Matt walked back to the hallway to say good-bye.  (Yes, this was at 8:30am!!!!!!!) Henry looked at him, put his arm across my chest, and said, “Mama! No Dada!”

Major Growth Spurt

It’s clear now that Henry is in the middle of a major growth spurt.  He’s sleeping 12-13 hours at night and taking a 2-3 hour nap every day (HEAVEN!)  Last night he ate the following for dinner:
1 banana, 1/2 apple, peanut butter sandwich, 5 baby bell cheeses, 1 wedge of gruyere cheese, 12 oz. milk, [...]

Happy 3rd Birthday, Riley

Well, Riley the Dog, I’ve been too busy sleeping to remember to bake you (me) a birthday cake this year.  Thankfully your daddy reminded me that today is your big day or I would’ve completely forgotten.  May you get back on your pre-baby walking schedule this year.  I promise I’ll buy you some special doggie [...]