One month ago today you opened your eyes for the first time and took a breath. We opened our hearts and our arms to welcome you into our family. We are holding you tight. Your chubby cheeks and tiny body covered in peach fuzz are endearing. Mommy kisses the palms of your clenched fists. The… Read More Dear Cooper,
The beautiful thing about nursing a newborn is that it forces me to sit down and open my eyes so I can truly see my babies. Just mentioning the phrase “living in the moment” can make any mommy feel a weight of guilt. After all, a mommy can’t sit around the house all day “living… Read More Sit Still and See
Morning is such a nice way to start the day! Morning means we’ve made it through another night. Morning means sipping coffee. Morning means a snoozing Cooper. Morning means sitting on the couch while PBS plays for Silas. Morning means a few minutes on my laptop–a luxury these days. I love being a mommy. And… Read More Happily Adjusting
Watching TV in the morning~Hanging out with the iPad~Putting up the Christmas tree~ Loving our little men~There’s just something special about a daddy and his sons.
Cooper is just ten days old. Having a second child is both new and comfortable at the same time. I find I have a lot more confidence as a mom this time around, but yet, I can get overwhelmed with the emotions and tasks of mothering two little boys at once. I’m so thankful Mom… Read More 10 Days
It happened so fast. And then he was here! Cooper Andrew Moody was born on Tuesday, November 27th, at 3:26am. He weighed 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20 inches long. The middle name, Andrew, is a tribute to Cooper’s daddy, Stephen Andrew. I couldn’t believe he had arrived and delivery was over! He is perfection,… Read More Our Mini Cooper
{These gorgeous pictures at the park were taken by my cousin Laura.} Silas Clark celebrated his 2nd birthday yesterday. These past two years have been full of wonder, discovery, learning (both baby and parents), and more love than we knew our hearts could hold. Parenthood is truly a gift from our good God. We start… Read More Turning Two
Just this month Silas has finally started calling me “Mommy.” It makes my heart smile. This current phase is so much fun. He’s in the middle of a word explosion, and we are constantly amazed at the new words he says that we haven’t taught him. His comprehension is rapidly expanding too. We love seeing… Read More Summer Scenes
Today he’s one. Tomorrow he’ll be driving me around town. Today he rides in his car seat narrating all he sees in baby babble and singing his own made up songs. Tomorrow he’ll be having his wisdom teeth pulled. Today he went to the dentist for the first time. Tomorrow he’ll eat more hamburgers than… Read More Tomorrow He’ll Be Sixteen
I’m still getting used to the idea. I’ve been referring to myself as a mom more often now, but since no one around here can actually call me “Mom” yet, I have to remind myself that Mother’s Day is for me too. Instead I spent my energy sending cards to all the special ladies in… Read More Mother’s Day Is For Me?