BK went back to school today, our summer has been a whirlwind. The last day of school last year I got the call that my grandfather had a massive heart attack and rushed to the hospital. When I think about it like that, it makes it seem like school just let out for summer. We managed to pack our summer full of fun, and while we're going to miss BK during the day, she was so ready to get back to school. Totally my child. I saw this fun interview on Kristin's blog today and decided it would be something fun to look back on each year. If I added any commentary, it's in italics. 1. What is your favorite color? pink and purple 2. What is your favorite … [Read more...]

BK, On this day five years ago, we were anxiously awaiting your arrival. The bags were packed and stacked by the door, we were so anxious to see your sweet face, to kiss your toes and hold you close. And did we ever? I don't think we put you down unless you were sleeping. You came into our lives on April 13th, the tiniest little girl, with perfect features and long fingers. Nearly six years later, I still see that tiny baby girl in you. You're still tiny in so many ways, when you hold my hand and your fingers wrap around mine, it instantly takes me back. You might tip the scales at 38 pounds, but I think we'd find that a stretch, and you stand about 45 inches … [Read more...]

I have big, big plans to blog more often this year. I haven't gotten off to the best start, huh? I've had really big intentions, but life and Netflix and great books have taken over my spare time. I keep seeing this interview on Facebook, but let's be honest, I'm never going to save my Facebook posts, I love that put hers in a blog post. This is what I originally started the blog for anyway, documenting all the things. 1. What is something mom always says to you? BRAAAYYYYLEN 2. What makes mom happy? For me to be good. 3. What makes mom sad?  For me to be bad. Looking at questions 1-3 it seems like all I do is discipline, but I promise it's more fun than that … [Read more...]