So many people told us that Williamsburg hardly ever sees snow. I thought that our days of shoveling, salting, and slip-sliding through winter were over. But apparently, I was wrong. We’ve gotten snow 2 weeks in a row now (I know, I know… my friends elsewhere with harsher winters are sarcastically gasping in shock) but,… Read More Snow… in Williamsburg!
Joe and Jack and I went to see Santa Claus at New Town Shopping Center in Williamsburg. By far, it was the most low-key Santa visit that I’ve ever had. We almost didn’t go. I’ve been so overwhelmed and busy lately that I thought perhaps it would be good to knock this thing off the… Read More Visit to Santa Claus
How are these boys growing up so fast?!
Joe and I headed to the playground for some much needed swing ‘n slide time on Thursday. It was the first day without lots of rain this week and he was happy to get out. I love that Joe gets so happy over such simple things like swings, slides, see-saws, and dangling from handle bars… Read More Photo Shoot at Myers Park
Ready to go again!
I’ve been delaying this for months… Joe got his first haircut. Wah! I would go back and forth saying, “He needs a haircut… no he doesn’t… yes he does… no wait, he doesn’t!” The truth was that I just didn’t want to have him lose those baby curls and go from “baby” to “little boy”.… Read More First Haircut
Someone was very happy with the tractor from the toy library 🙂
Joseph is into everything these days. Before you can blink, he’s gotten into something he ought not to have gotten into and is off, off, and away! That’s the rear view of Joe, running away from me, with a black plum in his right hand. The goober! He woke up from his nap, gave me… Read More Plums
This past week has been full of birthdays and parties and celebrations! Chris turned 31 on Tuesday. I’m so happy that he was born and wanted to make sure that his day was still separate and special despite it being only 2 days ahead of Joe’s birthday. We celebrated with one of the desserts that… Read More Birthday Week
Joe’s still under the weather, poor guy :-/ I hate to say that there’s a “good side” to him being sick, but we’re certainly loving the extra cuddle time.
Dear Joseph, You turned 11 months old this week. How on earth is the time flying by so quickly? It won’t be long before you’re a toddler, and I’m cherishing these last few weeks of “babyhood”. You’re such a sweet, funny, clever little boy and we love watching you grow and change. Here are some… Read More 11 Months
I was asked how things were going, re: weaning Joe off nursing. I’ve been hesitant to share for a lot of reasons. However, I recently realized that you can disclaimer yourself into never saying a thing, and that’s no fun. Here is what we do for Joe. And note that when I say “I” in… Read More Weaning Joe
Someone is growing up… Becoming a bit more independent… And learning how to feed himself with a spoon! He still feeds himself primarily with his fingers, but we’ve begun to introduce self-spoon-feeding with me handing it to him this past week. Generally it’s only with sticky foods, such as oatmeal or avocado, but he’s doing… Read More Sips and Spoons
Dear Joseph, It’s unbelievable to me how much you’ve grown and changed in such a short period of time. How is that you’re already 10 months old? You’ve gone from this: Less than 2 hours old To this: Just shy of 10 months old You’re alert and moving and growing in independence every day! Movement… Read More 10 Months
Just a few photos of my funny baby boy 🙂
Dear Joe, You turned 8 months old this week. As I mentioned on Facebook, how on earth did that happen?! It seems like just a short while ago we were remarking on the cute, hours-old newborn noises that you were making in the car on the trip from the hospital to Birthcare. Less than… Read More 8 Months
Joe loves sitting his toy bin… Something about being surrounded by toys just thrills him! Don’t worry – the bin has a safety latch so it won’t slam down on him or pinch his little fingers. And he’s never in there without me right beside him. It’s so cute to watch him “talk” to his… Read More Joe in the Toy Bin
Dear Joe, You are officially 6 months (182 days) old! I cannot believe how fast you’ve grown up. It seems just yesterday that we were bringing you home from the hospital. You have practically doubled your birth weight and now weigh 18 lbs 2 oz (8.22 kgs) and boy, can we tell! You’re squarely in… Read More 182 Days
Dear Joe, You are 5 months old! Yesterday was the big day, and you certainly made an event out of it. For the first time ever, you consistently rolled over by yourself each and every time I put you down. Apparently tummy-time is growing more interesting, but you still don’t like it all that much. … Read More Dear Joe – 5 Months
