It's Ian's Birthday today. I don't know why, but I'm feeling so emotional about it. Where does the time go? Where have all the babies gone? How do you wrap your mind around a suprise pregnancy, a beautiful homebirth, a sweet sweet SON? I guess you don't...that is where your heart comes in. Mine is full today.
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(Card made by Carl)
Laurel is 5 today. Well, technically not until 3:35pm. I can hardly believe it. I know that as parents we always say that, but really? Can it be? She is indeed 5 and wise beyond her years. Laurel is one of the most loving and generous people that I have ever known. She embodies the call to "Love your neighbor as yourself". I learn from her every day.
Today I am not feeling lucky to be her mom, I am feeling blessed.
Very blessed indeed. Happy St Patrick's Day to you all!
It's hard to believe that Winter Break is almost over. We did some sledding last weekend.
Going up.
Coming down!
No sledding for this lady. I was the picture-taker and baby-warmer.
Happy New Year to all of you. Don't you just love a fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning?
Being pregnant and caring for an infant has a way of keeping you on the sidelines (don't get me wrong, I enjoyed being there) but I'm hoping that 2011 affords me the opportunity to get back in the game to some degree. I'd like to take a spin on some cross country skis- never done that before. I'm committed to doing the triathlon again. I'm revamping and expanding my childbirth classes, and hoping to catch a couple births once breastfeeding slows down around here (which might not be anytime soon- The Boy is 19lbs and counting!)
We had a quiet family New Year's Eve. The kids made it until 9:30pm. We all shared a toast before bed. Hannah raised her glass and said, "Here's to a Happy New "not boring" Year." Hear hear Hannah. Hear Hear.
I wish you all a year of big smiles and happy memories.
