The last few days have been momentous, to say the least. And I have a song stuck on repeat in my brain: If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I’d like to do Is to save every day Till Eternity passes away Just to spend them with you If I…
Milestones
Our First Family 5K
As E. grows up, I’m finding more and more ways she’s like me. She’s outgoing; she loves watching, playing and talking about sports; her body is always covered in scrapes or bruises from playing too hard (or falling too much); she loves to sleep in and she has an uncanny ability to memorize song lyrics….
Birthday Fun at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue
After last year’s trip to the Blue Devil’s house for E’s 4th birthday, I knew it was going to be tough to come up with a birthday party that could top that. I’m still mentally and physically exhausted from E’s big 3rd birthday pirate party at our house, so we immediately ruled out an option…
Four
Dear E — You’re turning 5 today. Five! I know you’re probably already sick of hearing me say this, but how is this possible? In a blink of an eye you’ve gone from my (giant) newborn to this wild, wonderful, smart, adventurous and funny kid. This is going to be such an exciting year. In…
Birthday Bonanza
Well, I’m now 36. How did that happen? I understand so much better now the phrase that used to make me roll my eyes at older people, “But I don’t feel that old!” It’s true. I wouldn’t say I feel 20, nor would I ever want to be 20 again. There was a lot that…