dear thatcher (weeks 43-48)
i haven’t been ignoring you by not writing. quite the opposite, in fact. i’ve spent the last few weeks more “unplugged”. and we’ve so enjoyed it. a few weeks ago, […]
i haven’t been ignoring you by not writing. quite the opposite, in fact. i’ve spent the last few weeks more “unplugged”. and we’ve so enjoyed it. a few weeks ago, […]
i was going to write you this letter to say how hard it is to watch you be sick, how hard it was for us to be sick together. i […]
9 months. goodness, little man, how did you grow so fast? 22 pounds. 27 3/4 inches. 8 teeth. taking steps. so healthy. so active. we are so blessed. you love […]
i’ve been struggling to not call you “baby” (i’ve made a habit of saying “hey, baby!” when i see you…). although you’ll always be my baby, i have to accept […]
it’s beard growing season again, thatcher. your dad’s beard is the longest it has ever been in his life. i remember writing to you last year, saying i thought you’d […]
your tia tati (aunt tati) came to visit, and it was so wonderful to see her! your mom, grandma & grandpa first met tia tati 23 years ago, when she […]
we took you to the cabin for the first time, and boy did you love it. it’s always been one of my favorite places, and it was wonderful to share […]
you’ve found more of your voice the past few weeks, and have had the time of your life asserting it (with attitude, most of the time!). we now live in […]
labor day came and went so quickly, and suddenly summer is over, thatcher. although i’m by no means wishing time away, i’m truthfully excited to see the beginning of fall. […]
as if crawling and scooting weren’t enough quick changes….you’re now pulling yourself up to stand. you did this a few times last week, and i almost had myself convinced it […]