Someone is growing and some things are changing around here. Growing.Changing.I have more patience for things that I didnt prior to Max.  I am slowly accepting that I cannot do it all, each day.  Something has to give.  Its becoming easier to prioritize.  My view of the world, and life and how precious it is.  Incorporating more self-talk for the times when The Negatives...

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S.W.A.B., sealed with a brrrrrrrrrrrr, brrrrrrr. That's the face and noise I've been hearing around here.  Love hearing it at 4am thru the monitor. Since you cant hear it, we'll just say this is a kiss for you!Happy Weekend! (though its almost over!) ...

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*violet, january 2011.I am fond of my camera, and taking photos.  I do real well with capturing life in the moment, when there is no pressure of others around me.  (unlike the Santa event this past holiday season, I completely freaked out and could not get my brand new camera to focus.)  Its been a bit hard to remember to pull out the camera and...

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Starting this weekend, I've implemented a new naptime ritual.  Reading.  I used to read all the time before Max.  I've read two books, simple all fluff books since Max, and all I can say is that I miss my books.  So instead of cleaning up after Max or the kitchen or taking a shower, the AM naps will be spent reading. To jump start...

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*taken at 10:30p thursday evening.  I had this post all written out about how I've been blogging since 2005, and have captured my life for the last five years in an online journal.  But that all got thrown to the side tonight when Max had a bad, and I mean B.A.D. case of heartburn / stomach ache.  Since he couldnt tell me exactly his symptoms,...

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Every year for work, I have to write up goals for me to attain that year.  I always dread them because I never know what will happen or what to shoot for if I cant predict the workload.  Since its January again, I have been thinking about what I want to attain this year.  Most of these thoughts are around work, but after...

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Dear Max,On Sunday, Jan 2nd, the second day of 2011, you turned eight months.  Eight months.  Where does the time go?  I am so afraid that I am not going to remember each month of your first year.  You've changed so much in the last couple of weeks.  You are now more independent and your personality is starting to shine through.  I love...

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Happy New Year Everyone!  We are back from Florida, and getting back into the swing of things here.  I am currently experiencing a high level of Hope for 2011.  How do you feel about the new year?++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Here's a quick post with photos from our trip to Florida.  It was a great time.  ...

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