Remember when Cole found himself grounded this summer? The only television I allowed him to watch was the Summer Olympics. He quickly became obsessed. He memorized names and statistics and medal counts. He watched every event, and he watched every interview with each athlete. Swimming quickly became his favorite. He was inspired by Michael PhelpsContinue reading “Nerves”
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Celebrating Ten Months
Double Digits! Chet turn 10 months on November 5th. Official Weigh-in: 15 lbs 10 oz 28 inches long This child of mine, he is an animal. He’s crazy. Seriously. He is a wild child. He loves to wrestle (and pull hair and bite). He loves to tackle and be tackled. He loves to be thrownContinue reading “Celebrating Ten Months”
Longer
Forty-One Weeks. Four Days. That is how long Chet lived inside my body. Today he is forty-one weeks and five days old. His life has now existed outside my body longer than it did inside. Another bitter-sweet moment for this mama. Since his birthday, we have celebrated so much. As quickly as he grew insideContinue reading “Longer”
Love. Lots and Lots of Love.
A few days ago, I found this…this sweet little baby-faced photo of Cole. My eyes filled up with tears. I made him come sit next to me on the couch. He reluctantly (or not) curled up on my lap, and I squeezed him. I didn’t want to let go. I wanted to go back toContinue reading “Love. Lots and Lots of Love.”
Beyond Grounding
One month ago Cole found himself grounded. Grounded from video games. Grounded from television. Grounded from technology. For an entire month. The last month of summer break. As his punishment was decided, I selfishly thought with dread “what am I going to do with him to keep him entertained for four weeks without a technologyContinue reading “Beyond Grounding”
Kristy Maute 