I LOVE Ben's cheeks! Seriously, I just can't get enough. I munch on them, pretending to eat them (which always gets a smile from Lucy). I rub my own cheeks on his. I walk across the room JUST to kiss them. Every time I absorb their cuteness my heart overflows with love. It's the best feeling in the world. They are just there for the taking and I can't help myself, doggonit. His chubby little cheeks, his adorable smell, his little gurgling noises -- I am savoring them all. This time is fleeting. He's already changing so much. Rather than dread the loss of these amazing stages, I …
Ben’s Birth Story
Ben is five weeks old, which means we have officially survived "hell month," as many call it. Our first month included the holidays -- yikes, what a crazy marathon! I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a challenge, but it's all behind us now. Joy is at an all time HIGH when I'm holding Ben. He is the chillest little man I've ever met. I just can't get enough of his baby smell and adorable little noises. By far, the suckiest part of the whole "new baby" scenario is the night feedings -- getting up every 2-3 hours really tests my sanity -- and by late afternoon if I haven't managed to sneak in a …
The Messy Adventure of Parenthood
October 5, 2009: Lucy and I were downstairs changing the laundry. As she crawled around the floor, I noticed a dark mark on her shirt, at the small of her back. As any baby’s parent will tell you, this is not something to be ignored. The location meant only one thing: blowout. …
I Just Want A Haircut
July 3, 2009: Okay, we're a few days shy of seven months as parents. I feel guilty even typing this, because I love Lucy so very much, but I am a bit overwhelmed right now with the 24-7 aspect of parenthood. …
The Evil Mastermind
March 20, 2009: Time is warped after you have a baby. I heard recently that, for a parent, the days are long but the years are fast. Jason joked the other day that the first two weeks of Lucy's life seemed like two months, but the first three months seemed like three weeks. What does that mean for the next three months or how about the next three years? …
On The Brink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OHuSa8fXQM What adventure are you on the brink of? The trick is to find that balance between anticipation and enjoying the moment. P.S. Learn more about bringing Jason in to inspire and energize your group right here. …
Adultitis-Fighting Tool: The Mom Binder
Thirty-seven weeks and counting. Baby "Poom" (as Lucy has fondly named her little sibling) should be arriving soon, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't anticipating like crazy. Will it be a boy? A girl? Who will he/she look like? How will Lucy adjust? So many things to daydream about... and, oh yeah, I'm ready to be a mobile person again -- instead of a Weeble. Luckily, Lucy is low to the ground and helps by picking things up for me. I just wish she could tie my shoes! …
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This Video Has Nothing to Do With Circumcision
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBCadpRQjtY Do you surround yourself with only like-minded voices? I'm finding how interesting life can be when you are challenged to make decisions because you've chosen them versus going along with the norms that are expected. …
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How ‘Bout Dusting Off Your Imagination?
Being about a month shy of 3 years-old, I had assumed that Lucy's favorite word right now would be "Why?" And although that word is commonly used on a daily basis, it pales in comparison to the two-word combo I hear in my sleep: "How 'bout..." …
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How Boredom Leads to Adventure
Contrary to popular belief, boredom is not a bad thing! Hear about how 48 hours of boredom made life a lot more adventurous for me and Jason. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Rky8zkRX8 …