“Our baby girl is a gift beyond measure, a wonder to hold and a lifetime to treasure.” Yesterday was a very special day for Baby Eleanor Barrett as she was baptized at our family church, St. Martin’s in the Fields. Surrounded by family and friends, Miss Barrett smiled throughout the service giving her biggest grin… Read More
Trick or Treat…Ghouls just want to have fun! It’s Halloween week, and my ghouls are very excited for scary good treats, a few tricks and lots of costumes! With so many events leading up to the holiday we are having a chance to wear a number of looks. For instance, this afternoon, Eloise and I… Read More
“When I wake up in the morning And the ‘larm gives out a warning I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time By the time I grab my books And I give myself a look I’m at the corner just in time to see the bus fly by It’s alright ’cause I’m saved by… Read More
“One two three four, tell me that you love me more” ~Feist Four is the magic number these days with both girls reaching new age milestones – four years and four months respectively. Just as each stage of child development is different so is each stage of parenting. For the first few newborn months, survival… Read More
I wonder what you’re doing right now, And if everyone is treating you kind. I hope there is a special person, A nice friend that you can find. I wonder if the teacher knows Just how special you are to me. And if the brightness of your heart is something she can see. I wonder… Read More
When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away. – Sarah Helen Whitman With school starting for our big girl this week it feels as though summer is drifting away (although the oppressive heat would indicate otherwise). There were a few items on her “summer bucket list” still to be checked… Read More
“Fall is here, hear the yell Back to school, ring the bell Brand new shoes, walking blues, Climb the fence, books and pens, I can tell that we are gonna be friends” -Jack White We are in the two week countdown until pre-kindergarten begins, and while I’m a little in disbelief that my baby will… Read More
The first three months post delivery is considered the fourth trimester of pregnancy as baby and mommy transition to their new roles. So far, we’ve navigated sleep schedules, a dairy protein allergy and finding our flow as a family of four. At the same time, I’ve been easing back into working out and finding new… Read More
“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song.” -Pam Brown Today Eloise asked me which holiday is coming up next, and I explained that it would be Father’s Day next weekend and a chance to celebrate Daddy. Her eyes lit up instantly- and I knew what she… Read More
“A new blossom of humanity” – Gerald Massey This weekend our family welcomed its newest member, baby Eleanor “Barrett” Bedenbaugh, born Friday, April 26, 2019, at 6:14 p.m. – 7lbs. 3 oz. – 20 3/4 in. We are all taken with sweet Barrett, especially big sister, Eloise! She was so proud to finally meet “her… Read More