Archive for September, 2008

The Pirate’s Arrival

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

And here’s the birth story…finally…oh, and it’s kinda long, so get comfy…
Saturday morning when Lydia woke up at 4:30, I had already been up since 2:30. I felt sure that Asa was sitting on my bladder. Then I couldn’t go back to sleep because I was listening to Lydia flail about in the bed (calling [...]

Today WAS the day.

Monday, September 29th, 2008

32: dishes I washed by hand because our dishwasher is broken
6: times I took Lydia to the bathroom this morning
100.5: Lydia’s temperature after her nap
1: hour we waited at the doctor
0: help they gave us on Lydia’s fever & constant need to potty
6,234: prayers I’ve prayed for her little body
4: the amount of toys Papa [...]

Lydia Vlogs

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

I know it’s pre-Asa, but here’s Lydia’s first attempt at vlogging. This is her recap of my final OB visit. Yes, after the organ incident.
Things to notice:

Her shoes. I’m literally jealous of them.
Asa’s cameo (aka my huge belly)
My hair. Yes, I got it cut before he came. Hallelujer.

Just click here and then VIEW VIDEOS then [...]

A Rose By Any Other Name

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Asa’s first name was post-worthy. I think it’s one of the first names I loved for our son. But it took us 9 months to pick out his middle name. We literally had a list going in the hospital. So, for all of you who were wondering if I was just trying to keep any [...]

New Stuff At Our House

Friday, September 26th, 2008

1. Newborn diapers. Is there anything sweeter? Well, when they’re unused.
2. Blue, blue and more blue.
3.  Fall TV. (Sleep and breastfeeding have taken priority over Heroes and Survivor. Oh, please don’t tell me what happens.)
4. Papa. My dad missed the delivery because he was in Jamaica. But within minutes from landing in Atlanta, he was [...]

Lovin’ the new Love

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

The most exciting part about a new baby is the love. I mean the LOVE. I haven’t had the break-down crying because I love him so much. (I’m sure my hormones just need to catch up.) But I feel like I can literally see the love flowing in our house.
Lydia is so smitten with her [...]

The Princess AND the Pirate

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Asa
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9:13pm
7lbs. 10oz.
20 inches
Delivered au natural!
More info and pictures coming soon…

It’s 8:13am.

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

I’ve been up since 2:30. Lydia’s been awake since 4:30.
Why?
I have an enormous bruise on my ribs and an enormous child in my stomach.
Lydia on the other hand had a guest. Her cousin, Nora (4) spent the night. In the other room. But Lydia couldn’t handle the excitement. And was up at 4 to play. [...]

Aye. It’s a Beauty.

Friday, September 19th, 2008

You *did* know it’s National Talk Like A Pirate Day didn’t you? Good. I can’t imagine going through the whole day without an Aaarrr or an Avast Ye!
So, The Beauty? Well. How about this? A giant scrape down the side of my abdomen. Yes. My abdomen. The one that is stretched to infinity and beyond. [...]

Overheard at Yoga

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Woman: Andy! I haven’t seen you in *forever*!
Andy: (hiding a grin) Well, you know, I was in…Peru.
Woman: (never heard anything more exciting in her life) Peru?! Do tell!
Andy: (nonchalant) You know, I was just climbing the Andes. Just climbing the Andes.
Woman: (very impressed) Do you feel liberated?
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If only I could get their inflection in! Could [...]