Author Archives: Erin

Jordan’s been gone in NY for work for 2 days and our kids are definitely missing him.  The first day, Elliott was aimlessly walking around the house saying “Dada” and I played a song that he sings on my phone … Continue reading →

My little boy…. isn’t so little.  I feel it in my body – My right shoulder/upper back is telling me so as I type this.   You may be able to see it more obviously in these pics….     … Continue reading →

WordPress isn’t allowing me to upload photos from my phone, which means I’m on the blog way less.  A couple things I just want to remember for myself…. Elliott’s favorite books are Good Night Dinosaur and From Head to Toe … Continue reading →

…. with extraordinary style!!!   (Btw, Natalie’s pout is because she is pretending to be Elsa, of course, and she is sad that she might hurt her fav peeps – me as Anna, Elliott as Olaf and Jordan as Kristoff.) … Continue reading →

A couple weeks ago, I took Elliott downtown on a bike trip to get a hat, while Natalie was napping.  She woke up before we got back and was very jealous that she didn’t get to go on a bike … Continue reading →

Sorry. Gotta get it out. 5:30 wake ups are just too early. I long for the days when my kids slept Til 6:45

We’ve had a fun 4th of July weekend.  Yesterday, we went to the 4th of July parade in Hinsdale for the 3rd year running (though missed our good friend Molly who moved to Pittsburgh and had always gone!) and a … Continue reading →

Last week, we celebrated Elliott’s 15-month birthday!  Today, we had his doc’s appt.  His stats: Weight: 26 lbs, 6 oz (90th percentile) Height: 32.5 inches (90th percentile) Head Circumference: 19.75 inches (98th+ percentile) On a positive note, his ears that … Continue reading →

“We need to make sure we bless Dad first because he is really far away in Indianapolis.” “Mom, can you make sure that I don’t sleep to long.  I don’t really like sleeping a long time.  I’m really smart.  I … Continue reading →

7:40 pm Natalie: Can I just have one more story tonight?  For a really special treat?  Please, please.  Just one more story. Me: No Natalie.  It’s past your bedtime.  (After 4 more times of asking…) you seem to ask for … Continue reading →