Author Archives: Kimberly

On Our 7th Anniversary

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Kimberly

Dear Husband, Today is our 7th wedding anniversary. Since you have work and class today, and we’ll barely see each other, we celebrated yesterday with a family dinner and a trip to the symphony. We hadn’t been alone together since … Continue reading →

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Letter of the Week: A Toddler’s Alphabet Study (Ee)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Kimberly

This week was Ee week in the Smith household. Elias liked it because his name starts with E. He kept saying, “I start with E!” I think Elias can definitely hear the sounds in words, but often he only talks … Continue reading →

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Sibling Talk

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kimberly

The first day that Nathan went back to work after Simon was born…and therefore the first day I was alone with both boys….I merely mentioned to Elias that I might go shower soon, and I might bring Simon with me, … Continue reading →

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Simon – 3 months

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kimberly

Simon was three months old yesterday. He “talks” up a storm at home, and is generally very happy. I can imagine him being the life of the party some day….sort of like his Daddy. Simon is becoming more and more … Continue reading →

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Happy Momma’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Kimberly

Yesterday was Mothers Day. It was a wonderful day spent with my boys. The morning started out nicely. We got to sleep in until 6:00 or so, with only one middle of the night feeding around 3. Nathan made me … Continue reading →

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Little Boy

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Kimberly

Little Boy, When did you grow up? When did you cease to be my baby…let alone my toddler son? When did you shed those extra rolls on your thighs? When did you become my little boy? Because that is what … Continue reading →

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Letter of the Week: A Toddler’s Alphabet Study (Dd)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kimberly

We had a lot more fun this week as we continued our alphabet study. At one point during lunch, I asked Elias what letter starts the word “dove.” He replied, “D says duh duh dove.” I think he was partly … Continue reading →

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They Had A Moment

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kimberly

This evening I was playing with my two boys and they had the sweetest moment! Elias was putting together some dinosaur puzzles. Simon and I were sitting and watching him. I was giving Elias encouragement and praise, and explaining to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Highlights

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Kimberly

Friday Late Afternoon Nathan was home late from work so the boys and I played out on the balcony. It was Simon’s first time out there for an extended period. The weather was gorgeous, and he enjoyed himself…just chillin’ in … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Simon

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Kimberly

Simon is getting so expressive….both with his face and with his voice. He’s a charmer, and I just can’t get enough of his smiles or coos. Here are some of his funny faces from a tummy time session earlier in … Continue reading →

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