The little man is getting big – seven months old! And the more he grows, the more I love him. Owen is a ball of energy. His limbs are constantly in motion when he’s awake. And he’s awake most of the time. Sleep is something that Owen doesn’t need a lot of. Sometimes I love… Continue Reading
I’ve been a mother for half a year now and these past six months have been incredible. I’ve learned so much during my first months as a parent – I finally feel ready to pass on some advice! I do believe that no amount of reading and guidance can truly prepare you for parenthood (at… Continue Reading
Wow – Baby O is six months old! So much has happened in the past month. He made it through his first holiday season into the New Year. His very first cousin was born, little Baby Brooklyn. He has mastered sitting by himself and he can push himself up into crawling position on his hands… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas and Happy 5-Month Birthday to Baby O! It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Five month olds are actually fun. It’s the age when babies finally do more than eat, cry, sleep and poop. Owen can pick things up on his own and entertain himself with his hands and his… Continue Reading
Happy Thanksgiving! Another month has gone by and our little turkey just keeps getting bigger. Owen’s fourth month was full of milestones and new experiences, including: • His first trip to Daddy’s hometown, St. Marys, PA • His first trip to Williamsport, PA to visit his uncle and aunt • He watched his first college… Continue Reading
I’ve been dreading it, putting it off for weeks with every excuse I could think of. I’ve read the horror stories. I knew it would be bad, our hardest endeavor yet as parents. But this week, we decided to bite the bullet. After all, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. So it began…the greatly… Continue Reading
We’ve officially made it through the first three months – the hardest time of new parenthood, so they say. At this stage, babies should start sleeping through the night and the dreaded colic fades away. But Owen still wakes up more than once during the night and he still has crying spells. However, he’s slowly… Continue Reading
I can’t believe it’s October already! It feels like summer just ended. But as much as I love summer, I do love the month of October (after all, it is peak candy corn season). I’m extra excited this year because the fall season will be so much fun with Owen…dressing him up for Halloween, carving… Continue Reading
Owen turned two months old last Tuesday and I’ve finally gotten around to posting his two month photos. I know everyone says it but it really is true – they grow SO fast! Owen seems to get bigger each day. And I don’t want to sound like one of those annoying gloating mothers that constantly… Continue Reading
Finally! Owen has been smiling for over a week now (real smiles – not just gas!) and we finally captured a photo of his grin. So far, his smile has definitely been my favorite milestone in his development. He just looks so cute when he sees me and his face lights up with a smile… Continue Reading