So I was driving around aimlessly yesterday trying to get Rhett to finally fall asleep and I pulled onto a short dead-end street. So I pull into the driveway of the last house down and am immediately struck by this house. As I paused to look at it it seemed so "happily situated" (to borrow from my favorite movie) and just looked near perfect to me ( Read more... )

During one of Rhett's recent weekly playgroups I was talking with the nurse who runs them about more ideas for things to do around here with children ( Read more... )

Pain is never far, one way or another. I really should be used to it by now but there are always new levels to explore, aren't there? Nice to have something to look forward to ( Read more... )

but Rhett finally got his first ear infection. Along with the standard sore throat and runny nose, he is still pushing his 2 yr molars through (haven't broken yet) and has a bad diaper rash. He's not horribly miserable though. He just has extended periods when he needs extra attention and snuggles and tylenol ( Read more... )

OMG... Finally a rap song that includes real poetry. Poe poetry, even. I <3 it! ;p

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ps no video, just music.

Rhett is 21 months old today. That means only 3 months until he is 2 years old! It doesn't seem possible. I'm excited but sad too. lol ( Read more... )

The story starts with Graeme's brother and sister-in-law and their 9-month-old baby taking a small trip for the 4th of July weekend... fast forward to the ferry ride home and the 4-year-old little girl that was kissing and hugging on their baby the whole ride... memory flashback to Ely being here all day throughout the week, getting sicker each day ( Read more... )

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It has been awhile since my last update. Taking care of Rhett and my nephew (now 6 mos old) takes up a lot of time. Plus it has been getting warmer (above freezing) so we've been trying to get outside with Rhett every day after Graeme comes home from work. We have a little playground/park literally a house down and across the street so it is kind ( Read more... )

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