Eating with Purpose
Have you ever heard this phrase? “Eating before one is just for fun.” Well, it is clear that our one-year-old now eats with purpose. He... Read more
Category: Sam Stories
Birthday Boys
We did so much celebrating the weekend prior to the boys’ birthdays, that we were all a bit exhausted when their true birthdays arrived. But... Read more
Sam’s First Birthday: Polka Dot Party
Sam’s first birthday party was everything I wanted it to be. The decorations were simple: colorful circle garland, polka dot balloons, turquoise table runners, and... Read more
What a Difference a Year Makes
From the itty bitty baby we brought into this world one year ago to the almost walking, always babbling sweet boy who brings such joy... Read more
Letter to Samuel: 12 Months
Dear Samuel Woodford, You came into our lives one year ago on this day — with dark blue eyes, soft blonde hair, a sweet button... Read more
Letter to Samuel: 11 Months
Dear Sweet Sam, Mommy is a few days late with this month’s post. But I promise it’s because we’ve been so busy and not because... Read more
Morning Play
Our mornings look a little like this. And this. Bedhead. Striped jammies. Hazelnut coffee. Gosh, I love this life. Read more
Kindermusik
Sam has been a fan of music since he was an itty bitty babe. We sway and rock to Joshua Radin, Alexi Murdoch, and Adele.... Read more
Letter to Samuel: 10 Months
Dear Samuel, Time is marching forward. Day by day. Month by month. How is it possible that we’re quickly closing in on your first birthday?... Read more
Letter to Samuel: 9 Months
Dear Sweet Sam, You are nine months old today. Hooray! Everything calls for hand clapping these days. You knock over a stack of blocks? Yay,... Read more