Sometimes, I fall to the couch exhausted after finally getting both kids to sleep and I wonder...

Does anyone else’s toddler:

Insist on staying in the bath until every last drop of water has gone down the drain, and sometimes even after??  Seriously, you’re shivering and your lips are blue; what fun could you possibly be having?  I have no idea what appeal a cold, hard, damp, bathtub could hold over the, warm, fluffy towel I am lovingly offering you.  Yet, there you lie,…

My Dearest Lady,

I have sat down to write this letter so many times, and nothing…

Lady seems to be turning out to be EXACTLY like her big brother. 

Honestly, I’m a little pissed at her.  I feel like she duped me, like I was lulled into a false sense of security by a lovable, angelic baby.  Lady—my sweet girl—is beginning to feel the strong pull of the dark side.   

Up until recently, she was happy to just sit and look around the room and enjoy whatever toy we placed in front of her.  I felt relieved. With Man, all of our safety gates were firmly in place by…

My Dearest Man,

Today is the last day you will be my only child. Tomorrow you will be a big brother. I want you to know that I will always cherish the special time we had alone together as mother and son.  You will not remember this time, but I’ll never forget it.  You have taught me so much about being a mom and I thank you for that. Maybe one day Lady will thank you too…but don’t hold your breath. 

You have taught me patience.  I am the MOST impatient person I know, but…