Deuces

"Ohmydog, we've become those parents..." The words left his lips as he sat into a soft couch cushion and the cushion came back at him with a song. He reached behind his back and pulled out a toy that had since been lost in couch purgatory.  The toy was still wailing a chipper lullaby and glowing with each beat.  Shaped like a butterfly, he stared for a moment wondering how to turn it off.  But there wasn't an off button, so we sat together momentarily, waiting for the song to end, all-the-while- smiling sheepishly at the notion that we were "those parents" The cleaning never ends. I always knew that, but once you have a kid, it is like Groundhog Day, everyday, as you walk around in circles picking up scattered toys and playthings.  And every few steps you will smack into something and it will come back in harmony.   Lights will flash as I curse quietly at the throbing pain in my toe that has just stepped on an oddly-shaped rattle. Not moments ago, in f...

Oh girl, Where do I begin? I don't want to forget all of the amazing'ness of my sweet Sayler! I gotta' tell the world what my wee daughter has been up to! You can almost sit up on your own, my strong baby!  You can keep yourself upright and from falling forward or backward, but should you reach sideways, you will most certainly fall over.  You have discovered that your feet are just as awesome as your hands, and you hold on to them for dear life! You roll.... You have been rolling for so long now it almost seems like a comical question when people ask if you roll yet.  I want desperately to show them that you are rolling, sitting and practically standing on your own!  Okay, okay, I might be going a little overboard.  But! It's true that one of our favorite games is letting you stand and then letting your waist go.  You think it's HILARIOUS! You have become a good napper and sleeper and the kids at your daycare always run to the door when I ...

To My Teenage Daughter, I Love You. I know, I know, I know... Sometimes you don't believe it. Maybe because I say "No" when you wish I'd say "Yes" and you think it's "Not Fair!" But I will need you to know that I really, really, really do love you and want to keep you safe, keep you young and protect you.  I may not know everything, but I know that I would do absolutely anything to keep you happy and well, even when you think the opposite. To My Teenage Daughter, Remember to have fun, Remember that you are unique and special. Take comfort in knowing that many of the friends you have and make now will be your friends forever and ever. So pick good ones. Treat your friends with kindness and love. And should you totally be crushing on a boy or find yourself in love, Make sure you pick a good one. Pick one that treats you with respect. Pick one that is kind to his parents, Kind to your girlfriends, Kind to us (mom and dad) and, ...

Are we on month 4 already? Why yes, I think we are. You have surpassed all your milestones.... you are rolling fro tummy to back and back to tummy.... You have been smiling for ages and giggling at mama's funny faces... You have been holding your head up since week 3 and pushing off with your feet since day 2. I'd love to think it's all because you are developmentally advanced, but in reality, I think you are just so impatient you can't stand not being able to do something. But what is new is your staring problem. It's so nice. You follow me with your stares around the room.  You can't keep your eyes off of me. You're my biggest fan. Pssssssst. And I'm yours!