If I could go back…

Sometimes, I think of those days leading up to the birth of Sullivan. And again, the birth of Arlo. Two of the most defining moments in my life. Aside from the day I married my husband, these are the moments that have made me. Me. I was terrified. Both times, really, though more so with [...]

Really? REALLY?! Don’t make my mama bear come out to bite.

Sully is becoming increasingly talkative. And the coolest part? I actually understand him! He says things like, “Hi mom-mom!” and “Wow…cooool!” and “Bay-bay’s baba?” (baby’s bottle) oh and “Gah goooo” (thank you..that one is a little bit difficult to understand, but you get the point). And when he sees a green car? He says, “ga-reeeen [...]

Mama “Style”

I have to admit, having Arlo has done a number on my “style.” Though, let’s be real, I use the term “style” loosely. I’ve never been a fashionista, try as I might. In elementary, my mother fashioned me up in lots of plaid and oversized bows. No wonder I was always picked last in gym [...]

And then there were four.

It seems like just yesterday and a lifetime since we’ve added Arlo to the mix of our family. It’s true what “they” say about having a newborn, “Days are slow. Weeks are fast. Months are faster. Years are gone in the blink of an eye.” Some days, I count down the minutes until Taylor is [...]

The Six-Week-Haze: Second time around.

We’re on week number three of Arlo’s life and of being parents of two little babes. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions, laughter, tears, and sleep deprivation. And I wouldn’t change it for anything. I remember the first six weeks of Sullivan’s life as being a blur of hormones. I struggled after Sully was born [...]

Lessons I’m learning.

I remember being terrified of being left alone with Sullivan. The idea that I was responsible for this wee little babe all by my self scared the living shit out of me. But somehow, we both survived, and I got into a routine that made it possible. This time, I keep reminding myself that I’ve [...]

Mommy Dating.

Yesterday, my mother-in-law (Sherri) and I ventured out to the local indoor playground at the mall to let the biggest run wild for awhile. He’s been pretty cooped up inside with the exception of an outing or two to the grocery store, so I thought it would be good for him to get some playtime [...]

Life with two under two.

We’re about two weeks into our adventures in two under two. Experts, we are not. And being in the thick of it all makes it kind of hard to step back, find the time to blog, and tell everyone about how life is going thus far. Last week, my mom was here all week to [...]

And we named him “Arlo.”

Arlo Jameson made his way into this world at 1:36PM on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011. Weighing a whopping (for me) 8lbs, 13oz, it’s no wonder it took him 33.5 hours to finish the journey.  Sully got to meet his little brother today, and we managed to make it through our first “night time” routine with [...]

The Illusion of Super Mom

Yesterday, I had to venture to the Post Office with Sullivan. I hate going to there with Sully in tow. The Post Office in our town is tiny and the air conditioning rarely works. It’s always crowded with at least a five minute wait. I have to balance boxes and Sullivan, and generally, it’s boxes [...]

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