January 2009

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It's all grass

It’s all grass

Totally unrelated…as I was walking sleepily into the gym this morning, there were a couple of young women walking out.  Presumably from having been out all night…out all night while I was at home sleeping and lamenting the fact that I went to bed too late (at 9:50 p.m.).  I do believe I have officially Continue reading...

A fine mothering moment

A fine mothering moment

So the last several weeks the last year, the baby has been waking up between 2 and 5 times a night.  And when I’m aroused from R.E.M. sleep multiple times per night for several nights in a row, I’m a bit…groggy.  Go figure.
So the other night he woke up crying a.gain. and I thought to Continue reading...

Brothers

Brothers

We took advantage of the wacky winter weather here last week and played outside on Thursday when it was almost 80 degrees.  We had a picnic in the backyard and the boys played in their jammies.  It’s a good thing too because the next day?  34 degrees.

What a difference a year makes

What a difference a year makes

Dear Aaron,
When we sat together in the dim light of the early dawn this morning, you sleeping soundly in my arms, your soft, smooth skin perfectly edible, I could not help but think back to the moment you were born almost exactly one year ago.
Giving birth was life-changing all four times, but yours was special Continue reading...

9 minutes and counting

Alright peeps, I’ve got nine minutes before the troops arise and attack me.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a fun New Year!  We enjoyed a visit from my sister and her family as well as my brother from the Naval Academy.  It was good to be together.
I’m looking forward to 2009.  “Looking Continue reading...