Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~Pauline R. Kezer I have been blogging now for 20 months. And I am amazed at how much I have learned in that 20 months, as well as how much I have grown in the past 20 months. I love and appreciate all the comments and support from my readers. (Probably more than you know.) When I … [Read more...]
Weaning from Breastfeeding – Our 16 Month Journey
Just over 2 years since we found out we were expecting the sweetest squishiest baby ever. 16.5 Months since we had said Squishy Baby. 500+ days of our lives. Easily over 3000 Nursing sessions. Hundreds of hours of bonding time. One formally 10lb 2 oz baby, Now a healthy 26+lb 33inch Toddler. Cracked nipples. Un-totaled amounts spent on nipple creams, nursing bras, breast pads and … [Read more...]
Roots and Wings | The Joys and Sorrows of Letting Go
Recently, I have been reading a lot about the sadness associated with the beginning of a new school year all of the letting go it requires. I am not there yet, but oh my, I can tell you I will be a wreck. Yes, I will be happy that my little man is growing up, and is heading on to places that will help him develop as a person, but there is always a sense of sadness when our children begin a new … [Read more...]
Something I found…
This really struck a chord with me, as I am sure it will any Mom. And while I haven't experienced all of this yet, I know it is coming for me, and I couldn't be happier! We are sitting at lunch one day when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of "starting a family." "We're taking a survey," she says half-joking. "Do you think I should have a baby?" "It will change … [Read more...]
My Little Fishy!
Oh the joys of doing something for the first time. While Kellan may not remember his first time in a swimming pool, I know it is a memory that will be with me for a lifetime. And boy did we ever have some fun!Despite the serious look on his face, he actually did really well and seemed to be enjoying it. Looks like I may be getting myself a little water baby after all!Towards the end, after we … [Read more...]