Miss Lydia turns two today! Oh, what all can change in another year! Despite the cute outfit I had saved for her, she was not ready to face the day this morning. Even the promise of cupcakes later in the day could not bring her to smile. One year ago, Lydia was yet to walk […]
Monthly Archives: June 2010
the launch of Sputnik, part IV (orbit)
We have been home with young Samuel for about a week and a half now and things are slowly beginning to find a new normal in our new household of four plus two hungry cats. On Sunday afternoon Lydia arrived a few hours after we did, and here came The Moment I had most anticipated […]
a summary of Sputnik
I have been writing a lot, it’s just all been on the kids’ site. You can go over there to check out the story of Samuel’s arrival, from the countdown to the liftoff and the ascent. There will be an orbit as well. Not only have I been getting Sam used to the camera, we […]
the launch of sputnik, part III (ascent)
After they evaluated Samuel for a while the N.I.C.U. elected to admit him since his breathing was still more rapid than they would have liked it to have been. They also wanted to treat him with antibiotics in case he had fluid in his lungs, which can happen easier with c-section babies. The rest of […]
the launch of Sputnik, part II (liftoff)
The Husband and I entered into the first week of June not knowing exactly what was going to happen. We had entered into speedy preparations at home and work just in case. Sadly, the lawn eluded us — it rained every day and the grass just got taller. Come to think of it, I don’t […]
the launch of Sputnik, part I (countdown)
Wednesday, May 26th, started out as a typically normal day. The only difference was the noticeable pain I felt when I got up that morning. It wasn’t a come-and-go contract-y pain, just a constant, aching pain that a long sleep usually would chase away. Oh well. We get ready for the morning, I rouse Lydia, […]
and now for something completely different
It feels good to say, “my children.”
June 2, 2010
After a long week ending with a flurry of sudden c-section action, Mr. Samuel has arrived.
they always find the cat people
Over the past few years the soil around our house foundation settled, which created an annoying cave underneath our sidewalk and front porch. We’ve been meaning to get it filled back in, but it’s in a tricky spot so we still have our cave. The cave now harbors a mama cat and six (at least) […]