Parenting Mistake #1,387,792

So commences Operation potty-train Noah and operation No More Binky.  Both of these pre-emptive strikes are wearing on me just a little and have caused me a great deal of stress and guilt.  First off, Noah absolutely must be COMPLETLY potty-trained by the first day of school in late-August.  If he isn't then he can't … Continue reading Parenting Mistake #1,387,792

What You Don’t Learn Until It’s Too Late

and I do mean too late.  Okay, maybe it isn't too late, it just feels like too late.  For what you ask?  Not spoiling Noah.  I must admit it freely and openly here--Noah is a spoiled little brat.  I missed the easy window of cutting back on the things he gets.  Now it's a frickin' … Continue reading What You Don’t Learn Until It’s Too Late

16-and 17-months-old

Dear Zoë, Just let me say sorry that I missed last months letter to you.  You are a trooper and a good sport.  I am sure someday I will have to pay your therapy bill because you were the second child and you will feel shafted in some ways.  I can't blame you.  I am … Continue reading 16-and 17-months-old

36-Months-Old

Dear Noah, On Tuesday, your turned 36-months-old.  I cannot believe you are three.  Time has gone so fast.  I remember so vividly meeting you for the first time.  When you were so small and sick.  We were so worried that you would not recover.  But you did and I believe it was finally meeting your … Continue reading 36-Months-Old

A Birthday Boy

Noah will be three tomorrow--he thinks he is already three since we had his birthday party yesterday.  I can't believe he is already 3.  More about his party later but here are a few pictures. A big thanks to Micah for the DJ Lance Hat.  It's a huge hit at our house.