I think we have words.
I'm saying its Dog/Daisy.
Mostly because it is totally, blatantly, selfishly and patently unfair that Dada always comes first.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
A Matter of Perspective
Over Easter my Dad and I were driving to Wally-World for some ill-conceived grand plans at repainting his hideous house numbers when I pulled out the church program out of the car pocket. There was an ad for natural family planning... a Catholic family staple. In the ad, the lovely comment "can cure infertility!"
Um. Not always.
Having a hard time having kids isn't something that you like to spend a lot of time talking to your Dad about.
So I just said, "um, not really" when he said "it's just a matter of timing".
Fast forward a couple months later and I did some good old Facebook venting about the recent article about the Catholic school teacher who had been fired for undergoing IVF.
Every once in awhile your Dad surprises you.
He did that day.
Sorry for outing you on the blog Dad, but his comment made me cry.
" I at first thought that this was a local interpretation by a priest and a bishop, but was surprised to read and research about the official Catholic doctrine. When you have a baby like Robbie that looks and acts so much like his parents, it is certainly a Godly blessing. When the Church suggests that adoption is a better option than IVF, then look at pictures of Robbie and his happy family, I have to disagree with Church teaching and hope that with a new Pope in the near future that the light will shine on the truth of why IVF is a blessing to people and families of faith."
It's my Dad's birthday today. I'm lucky to have him. Sometimes even the old dudes get it.
Happy Birthday Dad.
Um. Not always.
Having a hard time having kids isn't something that you like to spend a lot of time talking to your Dad about.
So I just said, "um, not really" when he said "it's just a matter of timing".
Fast forward a couple months later and I did some good old Facebook venting about the recent article about the Catholic school teacher who had been fired for undergoing IVF.
Every once in awhile your Dad surprises you.
He did that day.
Sorry for outing you on the blog Dad, but his comment made me cry.
" I at first thought that this was a local interpretation by a priest and a bishop, but was surprised to read and research about the official Catholic doctrine. When you have a baby like Robbie that looks and acts so much like his parents, it is certainly a Godly blessing. When the Church suggests that adoption is a better option than IVF, then look at pictures of Robbie and his happy family, I have to disagree with Church teaching and hope that with a new Pope in the near future that the light will shine on the truth of why IVF is a blessing to people and families of faith."
It's my Dad's birthday today. I'm lucky to have him. Sometimes even the old dudes get it.
Happy Birthday Dad.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Self Service
We've been working at self-feeding around here.
Robbie only has two teeth (still!), but is becoming an expert at grabbing and gumming all kinds of foods.
Blueberries and whole bananas are by far his favorites.
Mom doesn't love the messes, but figure that he needs to eat something other than purees sooner or later!
Robbie only has two teeth (still!), but is becoming an expert at grabbing and gumming all kinds of foods.
Blueberries and whole bananas are by far his favorites.
Mom doesn't love the messes, but figure that he needs to eat something other than purees sooner or later!
Monday, May 7, 2012
No Good
Very bad day.
Just an all around stinker here in the E household.
Starting with an ear-piercing scream/cry beginning at 3am. Ending at 6am. Approximately.
Shawn got to watch the Kings Speech again.
I got to be grateful that he took this middle of the night stink until I laid there for an hour hearing the baby crying and feeling like a schmoe because I said on Friday that it seemed like he was tugging on his ears.
So what do these winning parents do?
Send the kid to daycare. He didn't have a fever. Leading contenders on causes were an ear infection and teething.
Take the kid to the doc at 9:45....
Healthy as a whistle.
I guess this was just a lesson to not get complacent with our awesome sleeper.
Took him back to daycare on the doctor's advice, and he comes home a happy, cheery dude that just had a little bit longer of a nap that usual.
But mama? Mama's wiped.
I cannot confirm nor deny that I'm tucked in bed at 7:13pm.
It's gonna be a bad night.
I know you didn't mean it buddy.
Just an all around stinker here in the E household.
Starting with an ear-piercing scream/cry beginning at 3am. Ending at 6am. Approximately.
Shawn got to watch the Kings Speech again.
I got to be grateful that he took this middle of the night stink until I laid there for an hour hearing the baby crying and feeling like a schmoe because I said on Friday that it seemed like he was tugging on his ears.
So what do these winning parents do?
Send the kid to daycare. He didn't have a fever. Leading contenders on causes were an ear infection and teething.
Take the kid to the doc at 9:45....
Healthy as a whistle.
I guess this was just a lesson to not get complacent with our awesome sleeper.
Took him back to daycare on the doctor's advice, and he comes home a happy, cheery dude that just had a little bit longer of a nap that usual.
But mama? Mama's wiped.
I cannot confirm nor deny that I'm tucked in bed at 7:13pm.
It's gonna be a bad night.
I know you didn't mean it buddy.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Happy Birthday Grandpa
We made the trip to the center of the civilized world - Marion, S.C. - to celebrate my Dad's and Robbie's Grand Dad's birthday. Dad has had a amazing life and is still going strong.
We got home early Friday afternoon and after a quick hug and kiss on the cheek for Susann and I we almost got run over because we had the poor judgement to get between my Mom and her grandchild. We had a great time most of the afternoon "visiting" and catching up on all the latest in Marion. It was a long trip down but Robbie and Daisy were champs and we made it in good time.
Saturday was Dad's birthday and I believe he had a great one - lots of relatives stopping by to say happy b-day and more "visiting". The day was capped off with a wonderful family birthday at the local seafood restaurant. The food and company were great and Dad really appeared to enjoy himself. Robbie was paraded around and got to eat soft serve ice cream for the first time.
We left fairly early this morning and Robbie and Daisy were great - 1 stop - and we made it home in 6 1/2 hours.
All and in all a great weekend - Thanks Dad for all that you have done and continue to do for our family - Happy Birthday.
We got home early Friday afternoon and after a quick hug and kiss on the cheek for Susann and I we almost got run over because we had the poor judgement to get between my Mom and her grandchild. We had a great time most of the afternoon "visiting" and catching up on all the latest in Marion. It was a long trip down but Robbie and Daisy were champs and we made it in good time.
Saturday was Dad's birthday and I believe he had a great one - lots of relatives stopping by to say happy b-day and more "visiting". The day was capped off with a wonderful family birthday at the local seafood restaurant. The food and company were great and Dad really appeared to enjoy himself. Robbie was paraded around and got to eat soft serve ice cream for the first time.
We left fairly early this morning and Robbie and Daisy were great - 1 stop - and we made it home in 6 1/2 hours.
All and in all a great weekend - Thanks Dad for all that you have done and continue to do for our family - Happy Birthday.
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