Amateur Hour

A few people have asked me how Charlie is handling a new baby in the house. You be the judge.
Here’s Charlie – stealing a binky:

Charlie in the baby gym…with the binky:

Charlie trying to squeeze himself into the bumbo baby chair:

Charlie trying to fit in Daniel’s car seat…with the binky:

I guess he’s missing the good old [...]

You will not get a memo when your child learns how to do something new. You will instead find yourself diving across the living room to shield the couch from being doused in nail polish because you were unaware that he had the hand strength and coordination to unscrew the cap.

Ten tiny toes are perfect for praying a decade of the rosary while nursing.

I recently stumbled across this article comparing life as a stay-at-home-mom to life in a monastery. It made me look at my everyday tasks in a whole new light. Here’s an excerpt:
Hence, a mother raising children, perhaps in a more privileged way even than a professional contemplative, is forced, almost against her [...]

Daniel was baptized on May 17th – hooray! It only took me a little over a month to get around to posting it (such is life with a toddler and baby!) His wonderful godparents Tom and Katie traveled a long way on short notice, which was much appreciated! Unfortunately, Charlie’s antics during [...]