Amazed at the speed of change! She’s stringing words together now. “Mama dada baby OUT!” “Ya mama no dada A’ya” “Mo yayo weee (more yellow slide)” We’re doing a better job of figuring out what she means, too. She’s very strategic with her use of yes and no! Bedtime has been really variable and generally …
Lately I’ve been enjoying some blogs which explore aspects of Christianity and Christian life. Especially since living in the southern US I’ve appreciated the richness and diversity that can be found in Christian communities. One blog I’ve read has had some fun things lately – one link to editorial hilarity, and another to Christian singles …
I just finished reading a really great book, and it’s reminded me about what’s really important in parenting: being there, trying and loving. The book, The Language of Flowers (Diffenbaugh) follows a young women through foster care and out into the world as she attempts to take care of herself and deal with some of …
Wow, 9:20 and crazy baby energy! It’s been a week of late nights. I blame summer. The late sunsets hype all of us up. I lose track of time (and in any case, get home so late on weeknights), that I don’t think of starting bed until 7, 8 or later. By then, baby has …