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Down for the count


We have had quite an eventful couple weeks around here. Sophia caught this insane bug going around her daycare that led to all manner of ear/eye infections, horrible-sounding coughing and then, inevitably, respiratory junk.
Chris and I were away all last weekend at a wedding (that he officiated!), and by the time we got back, Sophia’s […]

Gives new meaning to “play clothes”


Late this afternoon Sophia wanted to go outside to play. “I get my shoes myself, mommy?” she asked me.
I’m all for encouraging her budding independence, large personality and extreme individuality, so when she came back with these hand-me-down, ruby red, fancy pants sparkly shoes, how could I say no? She had done exactly what she […]

Little brother on the way


It’s a boy! (In case I hadn’t mentioned that yet.)
We were going to be surprised this time around. We found out the sex with Sophia, but this time we thought it might be fun to wait till the baby arrived. Well, that’s all fine. But big sister thought she was getting a little sister. And […]

Kissy McSlobberface


You can tell lately that Sophia is trying to stock pile hugs and kisses and quiet reading moments and loud playful moments with Chris and me (and the dog!) — storing them up for a time when mom and dad are a little more busy with a new baby. It’s almost like she’s onto the […]