Author Archives for Amy
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 […]
The belly. It grows.
I’ve not been super great about keeping the internets abreast of this most recent of pregnancies in our household. One reason is because, well, who has time to remember all the intricacies of each exciting and foreign kick, each bout of horrible heartburn, each stolen moment in the day to quickly reflect on how much […]
Hopscotch our way
“Mommy, let’s play a game.”
We’re outside. She hands me the chalk. I haven’t played hopscotch in probably 20 years (and even then, I don’t know if I’ve ever really known the rules). So made-up hopscotch it is, Amy-style, with fun pictures and jumping in any ol’ square you want. Rules schmules.
She had a blast.
Your autograph please?
My brother Greg was down to visit on Tuesday, and we met up with him for a quick trip to Disneyland. (Hey, if you’ve got season passes, it calls for a random day off mid-week sometimes to play!) When we got there, he gave Sophia this hilarious autograph book where essentially she goes around the […]
Let it rain
Let the rain kiss you.
Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops.
Let the rain sing you a lullaby.
~ Langston Hughes
We’ve had a lot of rain around here lately. I particularly love it when I get to be inside with nowhere to go. Sophia particularly loves it when she gets to explore outside […]
