I’m still thinking through that article in the WSJ. However, I’ve started being more of a Hands-Free Parents by following 5 Golden Rules for Social Media. 1. Don’t post anything negative. Having recently earned my M.A. in Communication, I can say with certainty that complaining can be a healthy communicative activity. However, calling a friend, sibling or parent is a much more…
Please meet my future son-in-law, Austin. Just kidding. A little bit. But not totally. Austin is the newest member of one of my favorite La Jolla families. He has an adorable older brother, Brady. However, I’ve read articles which say studies show that first-borns and second-borns make a great match. Plus, I’d have amazing in-laws. …
Dear Button, There’s something kind of bittersweet about you turning 9 months. You’re on the cusp of crawling and “talking” with your da-da-da sounds all the time. There are so many new things you can do that I’m not sure where to begin. You get so incredibly excited when you see people you love. Daddy gets home from…
October 16, 2012
Avery is so cute with her sad eyes and crying mouth contrasted with her cute tutu.
Did I ever tell you about the first time Seth took me mountain bike riding? You know, the time I almost dumped him? Thankfully, I still had all the new dating butterflies in my tummy and oxytocin rushing through my brain; because, all common sense was screaming, “He’s trying to kill you!” I’ve already explained how I tend…
October 15, 2012
It must be a guy thing. Your dad bought you your first bike, which was too big and too heavy for you. He scoffed at my input and proceeded to run you around on it, then just pushed you off on your own and…you DID it! Training wheels? Those are for sissies or so your dad informed me. They didn’t last long and you learned to handle that big, PINK monster all on your own. Thank heaven helmets were already in vogue. Avery is going to need plenty of protective sports gear, I think.
October 15, 2012
I remember riding my most awesome pink bike in the hallway and using the closet door as my stopper. Sorry about the tire marks, mom!
I think the best line I ever heard Talia say was when we were out to dinner with her family and one of my friends whom she had just met. We were trying to squeeze 5 adults and 3 kids onto 2 wood benches that were meant for 4 people. It was clearly going to…
October 12, 2012
Wow! This is a gorgeous collection of photographs of Talia. I think you really captured, not only her beautiful exterior, but all the many wonderful facets of her inner spirit. She is her mother’s daughter. Lol! And maybe you could make that middle child feel special one of these days too… Just sayin’… :)
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