Eight It was a Tuesday eight years ago when I first met you. Sometimes it feels like just yesterday, while at others, I really can't believe you are 8-years-old. It hasn't all been easy, but I wouldn't change a thing. I can't even put into words how much I love you. Instead, in honor of your eighth birthday, I'm going to share 8 fantastic things about you, Mr. … [Read more...]
5-year-old Twins: May the 4th be with Me
5-year-old Twins I never imagined I would have 5-year-old twins. Or twins at all, for that matter. I will never forget that day in my doctor's office when she told me. "Do you see that?" she asked. "Yes. Is that the heartbeat?" "Yes. And do you see that?" she asked. "Um. Isn't that the heartbeat?" "Yes, but it's the second heartbeat. It's twins!" she said … [Read more...]
Birthday Quiz: Learn more about the Dad behind the Blog
Birthday Quiz Last year for my husband's birthday, I had the boys answer a birthday quiz about their Dad. I thought it be cool (and pretty funny) to ask them the same questions and compare their answers from a year ago. With a very sick Mr. B (strep throat and throwing up,) and twins that are not sick (causing trouble,) and a mommy that's starting to feel sick too, this may … [Read more...]
Seven Years: Happy Birthday Mr. B!
Seven Years Seven years ago, I gave birth to my first beautiful baby boy. It was a Tuesday morning, and I was exhausted from being up all night in labor. I almost didn't get to see or hold you right away because they wanted to go and check you in the NICU. You had the cord wrapped around your neck twice, and needed a little help getting all the way out. But, I did get … [Read more...]