Dear Moms:
I did not know the meaning of altruism until my son was born. Don't get me wrong, I had a deep and sincere concern for my fellow human beings. But my innate willingness to give myself entirely for another's happiness and wellbeing was only a single rain drop compared to the hurricane I would give to this kid. It is this new found sense of love that brings me to you. Thank you so so much for the amazing, miraculous and unconditional love you have given. Not just every day, but 24 hours of each of those days. I also did not know what 24 hours meant until he arrived… so perhaps I have a deeper respect for the hours given, than even the days. You are that warm fuzzy place when life gets chilly and unforgiving. Because despite any petty differences that may occur as we all age, there is that deep seated understanding that mothers, like nature, are a solid place to fall back upon. At least all of the moms that are near and dear to me mean these things. Happy Mothers Day.
On to the show…
I clearly have been slacking. I have good excuse. My doctoral program swept me off my feet the last few months. Although the only real thing that has changed since the end of the semester is my class load; it seems to mark the beginning of some sort of break (summer maybe?) and I thought I would celebrate, in part, through updating this blog!
peek-a-boo!!
Our sweet boy has been growing and teething like a weed!…if a weed could teeth. His prattling has become much more understandable. At least for Andrew and I. He is trying new words everyday, although his go to word is still "Ball!". He has become MUCH more coordinated with kicking balls and is vigorously trying to learn how to ride his little red bike. The toddler tantrums definitely strike periodically when he can't figure out how to say what he wants…or doesn't know what he wants but knows there MUST be something he needs in that un-reachable, unobservable space above him. We strive to foster calm communication. Sometimes this means picking him up, distracting him briefly until he calms down and then re-introducing his interest in a calm way. It really is amazing how much he understands. It also means responding to him can't be half hearted.
No, he did not jump off the wall after the ball.
Helping me get ready to go running!
Andrew worked tirelessly on replacing our disgusting carpeted floors over his spring break. We chose a honey colored bamboo wood. It is absolutely amazing!! It changed the entire house. We replaced all of the carpet upstairs, the kitchen floor downstairs and will do the front entry soon. Next is tiling the bathrooms.
Thanks Mark for help with this part
Lets see…
Oh yea, my girlfriends from grad school ( all but one =( ) came to see us! Megan and Brittany hung out for a Saturday in April. It was awesome and SOOO needed. A serious disc golf injury was incurred by Andrew ;). Other than that it was perfect.
Aw Bert…you didn't mean to nail him in the face!
aw meg, the natural nanny
Thats right…I put this one in there
Towards the end of April we visited family up in Virginia. Si ran around like a mad man and got to play at the park a few times.
mammy and Si at the park
playing with easter eggs
The nap monster struck only breifly
Si is still being watched by Tony. He loves it and Dallis is teaching him all kinds of new tricks since she is a whopping two years old. He learned how to run around screaming, how to say "oh no!" and dance in a circle.
hello?
I know I have provided an epic amount of pictures. But I had to catch up!! I love these boys. They really make my life worth living.
So strong!
three boys, fuzzy love
Going to mow the lawn while I go to the lab!!
Oh!! It must be announced! Brittany and Austin Chamberlain (friends of ours from Appalachian State University) had their baby!!!! Clara Elizabeth was born May 10th (today =)) at 1:52pm, 7lb 15oz, 19.5 inches long and BEAUTIFUL!
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