Sometimes life happens in nice, neat blog-post packages. It’s easy to have something to write about or have a topic around which to theme a post. Then there are other times. Times when life just happens. Times I’d like to remember, but times that are harder to record since they are the stuff everyday life… Read More Little Bits of Life
Baby is 9 months old today. I recently held my friend’s newborn baby girl and couldn’t believe how tiny she was. Then I remembered that Silas was even smaller than she was at birth! This growing happens so gradually, yet so quickly. Just in case there’s any doubt that Silas will be the most documented… Read More Snapshot of Silas
Little Bitty Boy has us on high alert these days. His army crawl (more accurately dubbed “the inchworm” by our friend Becky) has opened new horizons for him. Silas is loving the vertical blinds, the magazine rack, the stereo speakers, and electrical cords. We find ourselves constantly moving the little man to safer playtime options.… Read More Clapping, Waving, and Exploring
Happy Father’s Day to my Stephen Andrew–the sweetest daddy a baby could have! Silas gave Stephen a card written by his own hand (okay, he had some help from Mommy). It read, “You’re the best, Daddy! I love you. p.s. I’m writing with my left hand–just like you!” Stephen’s gift was a shutterfly photo book… Read More First Daddy’s Day
Silas had his first introduction to a swimming pool this past Sunday. Some friends of ours let us use their gorgeous new pool, and it was the perfect family activity on a hot, sunny afternoon! I really expected Silas to love the water since he loves splashing at bath time. Instead, he was unsure… Read More A Sunday Afternoon Swim
Silas (and Mommy & Daddy) are surviving our first baby fever and cold. After Silas’s fever subsided on Monday, the sneezing, coughing, red eyes, runny nose, and crankiness set in. It certainly seemed that he whimpered and cried constantly yesterday. Not only is he miserable, but I’m sure he’s confused as well.We were up for… Read More Sick Boy at 7 Months
Hi, everybody! It’s me, Silas! Mommy knows that any blog worth its salt invites guests to write a post once in awhile, so she’s letting me write for her today. I’d like to give a special shout-out to my Grammy and Grandma. Love, love, love you! Okay, now to the exciting news I have to… Read More Just My Size (guest post)
Teething has begun. Last week Silas’s two front teeth barely made their appearance, peeking shyly up at the world from his lower gum. I was sitting on a park bench with a friend when she said she spotted teeth! I thought it was highly doubtful. Silas has been the King of Drool for 2 months… Read More From Gummy Smile to Toothy Grin
While driving yesterday, I told Stephen that I wish I could put into words (without being cliché) how becoming a mother has changed me. It’s so hard to describe–especially since I’m sure I don’t even see all the ways it has changed me. We talked about how rewarding it is that Silas knows he belongs… Read More Celebrating My First Mother’s Day
May 2, 2011: Today our baby is 6 months old. Happy Half Birthday, Silas Clark! We celebrated with half a cookie and half a candle.After dinner I spent some time lying on the living room floor next to Silas as he played–just letting the room fill with baby noises, so precious and so fleeting. Even… Read More Zero and a Half