For years, I have written snapshots of the routines, habits, milestones and quirks that make up our current moment in time. I document events with way too many photos regularly, but the purpose of these written snapshots is to remind us in the future what life was like “way back…
I’m cutting it close for squeezing in our annual fall snapshot, but the week of Thanksgiving still counts as fall, right? Without further ado, here is our 2013 snapshot in words (and a few pictures), capturing the here and now. The most prominent change in our lives is Troy’s work…
Our lives are a tad on the chaotic side as of late; as evidenced from my phone: First of all, there is the basement remodel. We’re making progress, but the race is still on to try to finish before the baby comes (and for everyone to shift bedrooms). With the…
There should be local support groups for potty training parents. We should all sit in circles and tell everyone why our potty trainee is the most stubborn and un-cooperative little learner ever. And then when you hear the next story, hopefully it will cheer you up and give you hope….
Our photos are full of celebrations, vacations, and family adventures. But the memories I find myself already sifting through the past to find are the ones that I didn’t think to photograph. I don’t ever want to forget the unique texture and tones that make up our family’s life from…
{photo taken at Lake Michigan} This summer has been amazing. For real. We have been able to do so many amazing things and go to so many beautiful places. But there is a dark cloud that has been hanging over any ounce of fun we have had over the last…
I adore motherhood. But let me tell you, it’s not always roses around here. And it’s not always about fun outings and playdates and creative projects and vacations. Most of the time, we are in the trenches of day to day life. Our days are simple and repetitive. We repeat…
Yes, we are a little late to jump on the bandwagon on this one. We were really in no rush to potty train Blake. However, with his third birthday approaching soon, we thought it was time to start encouraging a little more independence. He was showing all of the “readiness”…
Potty Training Day Two: 9 Accidents 0 Successes 0 Naps I’m Exhausted.
