I remember getting all misty and teary-eyed the night before we went in for the C-section to have our little Sammy. Matt asked me what I was thinking about and I told him I was realizing that from the day he was born, every day Sammy would move a little bit farther away from me. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
This Is My Life
Looking back at getting pregnant and having Sammy is quite difficult at this point. In some ways it seems like it all happened yesterday but in many other ways I feel so far removed from it that I feel like I don’t remember much. On the other hand though, it feels like I remember … [Read more...]
Our Kid Eats REAL Food!!!
I couldn't wait for our pediatrician to give us the green light to feed Sammy "real" food! I was so disappointed at his 4-month appointment when the Doc said "well, there's really no need for it at this point". I held on to my excitement, knowing that time passes so quickly and … [Read more...]
I’m Afraid to Cut Cable
Okay, “afraid” may be a strong word (although I don’t think it is) but Annie and I were chatting last night about life, money, Sammy, and all the other issues in the world. We’ve been headed in the direction of attempting to be more minimalistic for the past two or more years. I … [Read more...]
Good Versus Evil…
Yesterday, April 15, 2013, something evil happened in Boston, Massachusetts. As thousands of spectators looked on, runners steadily crossed the finish line in the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon. What an accomplishment! I can't imagine how finishing something so challenging and … [Read more...]
What A Difference 6 Months Make
Tomorrow, April 12th, 2013, Sammy will be 6 months old! Everybody told us to enjoy every minute because time flies, and they weren't joking! It's funny...when we were in the midst of no sleep, constant feedings, and unannounced projectile spit-up, time seemed to have stopped dead … [Read more...]
A World of Firsts
Having a baby is hard work. I think we all know that and understand it but it’s just something I’d rather not focus on. Instead I’d like to focus on those things that happen that get you all excited about being a parent like the first time they look up at you, the first smile, or … [Read more...]
5 Things Nobody Told You About Baby Play
We've written about things that they don't tell you when you get pregnant, things they don't tell you when you have a newborn, and tons of other unexpected stuff, but here's a new and developing list! Now that Sammy is almost 6 months old, our days are spent actually playing with … [Read more...]
Opening Day, Papa, and Sammy
I can’t think of baseball, but especially the L.A. Dodgers, without thinking of my grandfather (or as we called him, Papa). He passed away 17 years ago as of late last night (April Fool’s Day), although the paperwork says April 2. Anyway, no need to digress into that story. The … [Read more...]