Mothering Emma Kate, Jack, & Liam
We took our party of 5 to the pool this afternoon for what was likely the last time this summer. The water is starting to get cool, but the crowd was still thick- probably doing the same thing we were. Trying to soak up the last seconds of a summer gone too fast. Today was [...]
Posted on August 29th, 2010 by tonya
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Emma Kate’s first homework assignment was to collect items in a paper bag to represent her summer. I realized, as we were looking to collect, that we did a lot of nothing this summer. And you know what… that is OK with me. Memories of the everyday, simple stuff are sometimes the best anyway. Farewell [...]
Posted on August 25th, 2010 by tonya
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Oh dear. I just realized today is the 14th which means I totally forgot yesterday was the 13th. Which means I didn’t acknowledge baby Liam’s 10 month milestone. G U L P. Serious lump in my throat. Third child syndrome is a true condition. At least it is so in our busy, chaotic, {loving} home. [...]
Posted on July 14th, 2010 by tonya
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I spent an amazing morning with my love-lys. Riding bikes. Swinging together on a wooden swing hanging from a 100-year old tree. Exploring. Grabbing homegrown veggies from the local farmer’s market. Jack has a new bike. And it is truly awesome (he thinks so too). It is designed as a balance bike so that the [...]
Posted on July 10th, 2010 by tonya
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So I was at Starbucks today chatting with the barista about the best way to duplicate an iced soy caramel latte at home. Addicted, I know. We decided to try the new instant coffee with a splash of vanilla soy milk and a shot of caramel syrup. She gave me a sample in the store. [...]
Posted on June 29th, 2010 by tonya
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Today, as I sat on the beach watching the littlest one play in the sand, I found myself humming an old Natalie Merchant favorite… these are the days you’ll remember never before and never since, I promise will the whole world be as warm as this and as you feel it, you’ll know it’s true [...]
Posted on May 16th, 2010 by tonya
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Liam has a new smile. He smiles on demand. It is the funniest thing. He wrinkles his nose, throws his head back, and grins WAY big. Me: Liam, can you s m i i i l l e? See Liam’s response below.
Posted on April 16th, 2010 by tonya
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I love love how Liam’s eyes roll back when he is nursing. As if THIS is the best thing ever. For me too.
Posted on April 13th, 2010 by tonya
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Sweet sweet sibling love. Each day Emma Kate wakes up and demands her “Liam time.” Similar to my coffee addiction, she NEEDS Liam’s smiles to start the day. Remember these precious mornings dear daughter for one day (too soon) “your” baby will grow up. You’ll blink your eyes and he’ll be 2, then 3. He [...]
Posted on March 31st, 2010 by tonya
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Today Emma Kate said, “Will you get my fork for me. You know I’m only little once.” So smart. So big. So right. It’s why we sleep with our kids. It’s why we let them bathe themselves in ducky tubs. We marvel at them. We savor them. They’re only little once.
Posted on February 27th, 2010 by tonya
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