Archer (35 months) has always been the kid that sings all day long. Sometimes they're real songs, sometimes it is just random singing. ...

Hello!  Remember me?  Life has been crazy, hence the silence around the blog.  I taught a new class this year, so all of my free time went t...

Today I did our first official piano lesson with Xander!  Yes, I know, I'm a little behind, but better late than never, right?  Now o...

I FINALLY caught Xander reading on camera!  I have been wanting to for a while, but he isn't always cooperative when a camera is out.  ...

Do you ever have some of those miraculous life moments that just stops you in your tracks and makes you think "wow"?  I had o...

Last Thursday Xander learned to wave.  Now he does it all the time, even waving to people in the grocery store.  He gets a kick out of his a...

Excuse the cliche, I was just excited. In our house we follow the principle that learning is and ought to be fun.  Lessons are done joyful...

In the last few days I have really noticed Xander blossoming and developing.  He is so curious and wants to learn and understand everything ...

Whew.  I have been wanting to write for a while, but had a crazy week.  This week was clinicals for the CNA course I was in, Xander had his ...

I realize that traditionally, milestones at almost six months consist of mostly physical accomplishments.  However, I am equally excited abo...

A week an a half ago I wrote about the 1500 book challeng e.  That weekend I made up a spreadsheet to help us keep tract.  My original goal ...

For a while now Xander has enjoyed sitting in my lap.  He has always been pretty strong, but really wobbly.  The last week or two I have set...

Yesterday was a hard day for me.  Xander went to day care for the first time.  It is a home day care with a wonderful lady I have known for ...

You know the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar ?  Madelynn always loved it, and now Xander has a copy.  I think he likes the bright pictures...

My baby is getting big!  I decided to try to introduce a sippy cup.  I by no means expect him to drink from one often, but thought every onc...

I LOVE this age.  Xander's personality is starting to show.  His smile makes me smile still, every time.  He squeals and giggles a lot. ...

Today we had our 4 month checkup.  My tiny baby that was originally in about the 5th percentile, has now made his way to the 50th!  He is 14...

Xander just keeps getting bigger every day.  After only one (big) box of size two diapers, we've moved on to size three.  With the diape...

Last night Xander giggled!  Granted, only twice, and for a very very short period of time, but still!  I can't wait to hear him giggling...