Is it really May already? Holy crap, this year is flying by! Next thing you know, Miles will be crawling and Kaleb is going to be in second grade. Eek!
Until then, get your smiles today by watching the happiest of happy babies. 
I’ve said this before and I’ll keep saying it: Pinterest is awesome. Anyone who isn’t a member should be.
Its easy to sit and “pin” things all nightday long. I’ve spent many midnights nursing Miles and pinning from my Nook. I always have the intention of trying out the recipes and craft projects I’ve pinned but life gets in the way and more often than not, I just look at the pretty pictures.
That said, I have actually tried out some of the things I’ve found on the site and I’m always excited to tell people when they asked where I came up with the idea, “Oh, I found it on Pinterest…”
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Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Category Inspirations | Tagged crafts, pinterest, pinterest fun, recipes
Miles is two months old today. Some days, it doesn’t seem like its been that long since he was born. Other days, it feels like he’s been here so much longer…
The weight is starting to stick (finally) and all signs of those early days of nursing troubles are behind us. He was just shy of nine pounds at his last weight checkup earlier this week. The plural chins are forming and the wrist dimples are showing.
Nights are still ours and ours alone. This boy stays up into (and sometimes through) the wee hours of the morn. And he wants to be entertained the entire time. No sleeping on the job for mom. Its all about engaging. But I don’t mind as long as he tosses a smile or two my way.
I’d forgotten how quickly babies change.
Miles started smiling a couple of weeks ago. For weeks while his sleep, one corner of his mouth would tick up in the tiniest of grins. Then one day, BAM!, like a switch was flipped. Stuffed animals get coos and almost giggles. Mommy and daddy get the occasional amused smirk. But no one seems to get those full on open-mouthed smiles like Big Brother.
Rolling over is a MILEStone that I hadn’t been watching for. I assumed we had months before he even started looking like he wanted to do it. Tummy time is a part of the daily routine and has been for weeks now. I guess he got tired of being on his belly because he started rolling. Rolling. And he’s done it over and over. I’m still not sure that its done with the intention of getting onto his back or if its just “Hey Ma! Look at this!” Either way, its pretty cool.
Category Musings | Tagged counting time, Miles
yes, this is a week late but our littlest kammerzell has suddenly decided that he doesn’t like to be put down. ever. a discovery that has made sitting down to type quite a trial.
Seven years.
I’m can’t even begin to fathom that its been that long since Kaleb was handed to me for the very first time.
It can’t be.
It was just yesterday when I sat in the hospital holding him close to my heart and staring at him to learn every inch of his face, wasn’t it?
I’m amazed every day at how much he has grown. He’s reading. He’s writing. He’s adding and subtracting. He’s got a knack for making friends and telling great jokes. He is compassionate and gives hugs without reserve.
One seven layer chocolate cake. Thirteen family and friends. Dinner at his favorite restaurant. Seven started off quite nicely for my biggest boy and it looks like its going to be good year.
Happy Birthday Bubba!
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Category Musings | Tagged counting time, Kaleb
I’d originally planned on bringing Miles home from the hospital in the blanket I started knitting for him way before he was born. I even named it the Home From the Hospital blanket. Somewhere between taking it off the needles and blocking it, the blanket disappeared. And I forgot all about it…
I pulled out a random box a couple of days ago in search of bobbins for my sewing machine and found it. I love when I find things I didn’t remember losing.
I stretched it, blocked it and finished it finally.
Miles is too long to be swaddled in it but it makes warm, cuddly cover when he’s napping the day away in his bunny bouncer.
Category Creations | Tagged baby blanket, handmade, knitting
