So I’ve been thinking lately. I know, dangerous, right? Well, in most of the professions, there’s a little thing called “professional development”. Basically, professional development is the call for people in professional careers to be lifelong learners. To continue taking classes, attending seminars, and growing in their professional knowledge so they can continue successfully as … Continue reading »
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Easter Pictures
I apologize these are a bit late, but here are some pictures from Maggie’s first Easter! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter with your families!
10 Things about Atticus and I
Betty Beguiles has this great little thing going on today; Ten things about you and your sweetie! Here goes: 10. Atticus and I met for the first time at church. After Mass, on the steps of Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The first thing we ever did together was pray a decade of the rosary. … Continue reading »
Dear Maggie
You are three months old. I can hardly believe it. I remember so vividly the moment you came into the world and I got to hold you and look into your sweet face. It feels as though it were a million years ago, and yesterday. I met you on December 28th, and I have been … Continue reading »
The true time of year
Maggie sleeping in her swing this week i love you much(most beautiful darling) more than anyone on earth and i like you better than everything in the sky – sunlight and singing welcome your coming although winter may be everywhere with such a silence and such a darkness no one can begin to guess … Continue reading »
7 Quick Takes — Post Partum Edition
*** 1 *** Maggie is two weeks and three days old! So much has happened since December 28; it feels like it was five months ago. She had a weight check on Monday, and she was back to her birth weight (plus 1 oz.) so I am feeling less apprehensive about her getting enough … Continue reading »
Labor of Love
On December 27th, we arrived at the hospital at 10 am, ready to start the induction process. I was feeling nervous, but excited to get going with bringing our baby into the world. We got settled in our room; it was me, Atticus, and Glo, a family friend who has known me since my mom … Continue reading »
Breastfeeding Sucks…
literally. I was in the middle of typing up the birth story, which, trust me, is a good one. I hoped to finish it when I sat down today to write, but I think it’ll have to wait for another day. Though Maggie is only 9 days old, it seems like her birth was about … Continue reading »
January 3, 2011
Yesterday was our second anniversary. We celebrated by taking a walk together outside and we spent a quiet hour together and exchanged some gifts while Atticus’ mom watched Maggie sleep. The definition of low-key, but it couldn’t have been better. I am so blessed to have the most generous, loving husband ever. We are so … Continue reading »
30 hours later…
Introducing Miss Margaret Gianna Babbs born on December 28th at 5:39 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds .04 ounces and is 19 inches long. Labor story to follow. Mom, Dad, and baby are resting in hospital. Thank you for all your prayers!
