It’s beginning to look (and smell) a lot like Christmas in our house. Christian and I took advantage of Cole spending some time with Grandma this morning. We got presents wrapped and things prepared for Christmas morning. Cole got home right after lunch, and we got to work in the kitchen. The first two roundsContinue reading “The North Pole in Virginia”
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Christmas Baby? Maybe?
The past few days I’ve been feeling like I have everything under control. I haven’t been stressing about Chet’s due date. I’m anxious to meet him, but I’ve been feeling confident that he will get here when he gets here. Our house is ready. His nursery is good enough. My hospital bags are packed. WeContinue reading “Christmas Baby? Maybe?”
Air Mail
While settling in to do Cole’s homework with him this evening, a paper airplane landed on my lap. Cole instantly appeared before me with a huge smile on his face. When I unfolded the airplane, I found a sweet hand written note from Cole: 12-14-11 Dear Chet, I cant wait in tell you are born!Continue reading “Air Mail”
Maute Moo Update – Week 38
There is power that comes to women when they give birth. They don’t ask for it, it simply invades them. Accumulates like clouds on the horizon and passes through, carrying the child with it. ~ Sheryl Feldman As my body slowly prepares itself for labor, I’m doing my best to make sure that my mind,Continue reading “Maute Moo Update – Week 38”
A Glimpse of Running
It’s been 5 weeks since I’ve run. Five very long weeks. Although my body does not miss it (right now), my brain most certainly does miss it. Give or take a week, I imagine that I’ll be running again in about 6 weeks. One 12-week break from running thanks to my stress fracture and oneContinue reading “A Glimpse of Running”
Kristy Maute 