The big kids and I were playing Super Mario 3D last night and we hear Tim call out, "Baby is walking!" A universal shout of celebration rang through the room and everyone immediately dropped their controllers. Sebastian looked around in delight and clapped his hands. The room is … [Read more...]
Then and Now Family Photos
Three years ago, a local photographer shot some of my favorite family photos at a city park. I've mean to take "official" family photos again over the years, but we simply haven't. I decided it was time to do something about our gap in family photos recently and scheduled a … [Read more...]
Spectacular Failures
Spectacular failures make for great stories. I added this idea to a Facebook conversation this morning about letting our fears of the unknown control our thinking. Fear of the unknown, of failure, of losing, of being uncomfortable, of embarrassment, of discouragement, of not … [Read more...]
Sebastian’s Baby Diary: Week 1
I was born last Monday, October 6th, at 10:23 pm. Mom and I made a valiant effort for a swift, vaginal delivery. While mom was progressing and everything looked set to go, I was coming up against obstacles. I kept trying to make my way downward, but I'd somehow ended up face … [Read more...]
I am a Conqueror of What-Ifs
I don't read like the ideal version of someone who goes on a 3 month adventure abroad. I'm a 35 year-0ld, overweight, pregnant, sometimes depressed, mom of 3. My previous international experience includes trips across the Canadian border from my native Washington. I have embarked … [Read more...]
