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. …
Parenthood
The Hardest Job Ever
The hardest job ever may be closer than it appears. August 28, 2009: Last night, I was watching Lucy so Kim could mow the lawn. Everything was going fine: some relaxing playtime on the living room floor followed by an energetic and smile-filled bath. Then all hell broke loose. …
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
June 5, 2009: My best friend’s sister just had a baby. We’ve been hearing a lot of stories about the new parents, including the standard late nights and issues with feeding and pumping. It seems like all babies have some sort of dilemma to deal with at the beginning, something that usually overly concerns the parents, especially new ones. The “issue” varies from kid to kid, but the fact that there usually IS one is normal. …
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? …
How Many Kids Can You Really Have Before Adultitis Takes Over?
Does having more kids increase your chances of Adultitis? If so, how many kids can you have before it takes over your life completely? …
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Doing Nothing
January 19, 2009: We've gotten lots and lots of parenting advice over the past year. The majority of it has been unsolicited, but for the most part, it has been very well intentioned. …
Four Magic Words For Helping Those You Love De-stress
For our prenatal care with Lucy's pregnancy and now with baby #2, Jason and I have had the good fortune of being under midwifery care. It's truly been a gift that I am humbled by because of the attention, level of care, and love we receive from our midwives. All of our appointments are at least an hour -- typically 75-90 minutes -- and they come to our home (SUPER awesome with a 2-year-old). Most couples not working with a midwife say, "What are you talking about all of that time? Our appointments are usually only 20 minutes." Well, it usually comes down to four simple words they ask, …
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Why Your Family Needs to Quit Being So Normal
I know so many families who are frustrated by the busy pace of "family life." Everywhere I turn, people are complaining and yet doing nothing about it. …
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Utah Dad Embarrasses Son Every Morning with Costumes and Waving
Parents can be so lame. Hopelessly out of touch. It’s as if they can’t help themselves from embarrassing their children. And then some parents go our of their way to do it. …
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