This past Sunday, we made our annual trip up to Bellewood Acres for apple picking with dear friends. The weather was perfect- sunny and warm in the sun, cool in the shade. The children loved playing on the old tires and in the wagons as much, or maybe more, than picking apples. We chose to walk out to the orchards this year rather than ride in the tractor and Rigby appreciated the stroll as a chance to fall sleep.
Read More5 months old?! It's really hard to believe. Even Jack who heard me tell someone that Rigby turned 5 months old over the weekend said, "Five months, already?!"
Rigby is a bright-eyed, flirtatious 5 month old babe with rosy apple cheeks and blue eyes that are full of expression. He continues to be loud and has no qualms letting you know that he is tired or hungry. He has also learned how to squeal this month and it is equally as loud as his cries.
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Jack has been very involved for several years in choosing his clothes. And, while he occasionally needs some gentle redirecting away from clothes with characters, for the most part his style is pretty rad in my opinion. I thought I would share what he chose to wear for the first few days of Kindergarten. Meet Your Teacher Day:
Read MoreJack is scheduled to begin Kindergarten this week (he was actually supposed to begin today, but the teachers in Seattle have voted to strike regarding some wage disagreements, so the exact start date is unknown). But. KINDERGARTEN. REAL school. Yesterday, we had orientation. We met his teacher and his classmates and explored in his classroom.
Read MoreRigby turned four months old last Wednesday. And, today marks the one year anniversary when we learned that he was on his way! I cannot believe he's four months old, but I really can't believe that he's already been in our lives for a year.
Read MoreI'm a lucky, lucky lady. My days are filled with so much wonder that I often find myself in awe of these two boys of mine. I've been a Mama for nearly 6 years (??!!!???) now, yet I'm still learning the ropes of parenting every day. Recently, we made the decision that I will quit my day job, for at least a few years, to devote more of myself to these two rad dudes of ours and to my sweet husband and home. I'm pretty sure my learning curve won't grow exponentially as I navigate this new role, but I sure do feel grateful for this opportunity. I'm over the moon to be around for all of Rigby's "firsts" and to be able to walk Jack back and forth to school each day while he is still allowing me to hold his hand and to kiss him hello and goodbye.
Read MoreA friend told me that a baby's fussiest period is between weeks 4-8. I am hoping this is true as we are smack in the middle of that window of time, and I can assure you that nothing is wrong with Rigby's lungs. He exercises them most evenings, falling into the stereotypical baby bewitching hour(s) routine which consists of loud wails and Mama bouncing him up and down in the baby Bjorn or baby wrap while trying to eat dinner and then passing him off to Pops or Nonna while we do Jack's bedtime story.
Read MoreLast Tuesday marked my original due date and Rigby's 16th day of life. Despite having to endure labor contractions, we feel so lucky that Rigby chose his own birthday and, particularly, that he chose to arrive early. My last weeks of pregnancy were pretty uncomfortable. As expected, the days are slipping past so quickly; I wanted to capture some memories, along with many photos, of course, of Rigby's first few weeks of life.
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