It’s amazing how something as simple as a man’s hands can tell so much about him. His hands were large, wide across the palms with short fingers. They were strong, and worn, the lines revealing a wisdom that only comes with age. These hands were accustomed to dirt and grease; guns and steering wheels. These…
Things My Baby Gets Away With That My Husband Should Never Do
Mouth Noises--My baby can eat a banana with a dry mouth in my ear and I'll think it's adorable. Husband: please close your mouth, your chewing is waking up the neighbors.Heavy Breathing--omg my baby's breath is so sweet and his little voice is so cute! Husband: you better shut your mouth before I stuff a…
Nicholai’s Birth Story
I was in bed and it was nearing midnight. Your daddy was fast asleep next to me. I’d been having contractions on and off for almost two weeks, but tonight I knew these were different. The first one literally took my breath away. At first I thought you were just giving me a relentless kick…
10 Things I’ve Learned During the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Here are some things I've learned about myself, my baby, pregnancy, and life in general. I'm 15 weeks along now, which means I've had 3 doctor's appointments, 1 ultrasound (not including the 2 secret ultrasounds I've been able to have at work), lots of blood-work, and LOTS of gas. 15 long weeks with many hours…
We Bought A House!
Hello blog! I'm sorry I've neglected you lately! I've been itching to write a new post about our house but I didn't want to do it until I had some pretty pictures to show you. So yes, we bought a house! We have been renting the last 5 years since we got married, and not…