As most of you know, our beautiful baby boy was born yesterday at 3:30pm. He weighed 8lbs 2oz, and looked somewhat serious considering it was his first shore leave. Now that Babypotamus is here, it’s time to catch up on sleep. His “Big Stister” Katie welcomed him into the world by singing him one of …
What Do You Do Differently With Baby #2?
Hey, cruncharoos, Daddypotamus here. With 4-6 weeks until Babypotamus makes his/her grand entrance, I’m starting to wonder how this one will be different. The mystery’s gone… I know what having a baby at home LOOKS like. And I’m starting to vividly remember the challenges of getting our Katie girl to sleep. Rookie mistakes and all. But …
Katie Says . . .
I’m going to be a big sista!!! Katie is always saying things that remind me just how much life is about to change. Thanks to a book on becoming a big sister that I checked out from the library, “ewe-tuor-us” (uterus) is now one of her favorite words. Many of you will probably think this …
By Loving Her, He Loves a Little Part of Me
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it might be like to have a son. We both have a sense this baby is a boy. If we’re wrong and it’s a girl we will be thrilled. We both want another girl at some point. Still, we think it’s a boy. What Do You Do …
My Lil’ Monkey
This morning Katie told me she wants to go to the “monkey store.” I think she means the zoo. We are going to buy a pass this year and wear those monkeys out!
Does the Tooth Fairy Do Repair Jobs?
A couple of days ago Katie broke my heart. Actually she broke her front tooth, which almost broke my heart. Daniel says I am prone to exaggeration. What do you think? Seriously, I vomited for hours during labor and REFUSED all pain meds because I didn’t want her exposed to anything that might harm her, …



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