Just four years ago this morning, I looked like this,
A few hours later and I was holding one sweet baby girl, my Olivia Marie.
8lbs, 7oz and 21″ of quiet perfection.
It’s no surprise that Livie, my most introverted child, made her grand entrance into this world with just a whimper of a cry.
From her first moments, [...]
February 1, 2009
Categories: Livie, lulu, motherhood . . Author: Katie . Comments: 6 Comments
I awoke this morning with a renewed sense of purpose. God must have granted me the peace I’ve been begging for as I slept last night. Yes, I actually slept last night, a true rarity in this house. Granted I was up 3 times with Lila, but not once with Livie.
My fighting spirit is [...]
July 26, 2007
Categories: Livie . . Author: Katie . Comments: 5 Comments
rough day for my Livie Lulu today…I made the mistake of observing her during circle time. Livie didn’t know I was in there at first, kinda hard to see Mommy if you’re face down on the floor instead of sitting in your chair like all the other boys and girls. It seems Livie’s teacher, in [...]
July 23, 2007
Categories: Livie . . Author: Katie . Comments: 4 Comments
I once had a college professor tell me I had a horrible case of “missing the forest for the trees.” At the time I had very little understanding of what he meant. However, he was and is right, damn those college educations.
I get so wrapped up in things I completely miss the big picture. [...]
July 17, 2007
Categories: Livie, me . . Author: Katie . Comments: 5 Comments
This should have been a 2am post, but I couldn’t bear to leave her side so that I might write it.
It’s no secret that lack of sleep is an everyday thing in our house. My Livie has always been a terrible sleeper. No matter if she takes a nap or for how long, several [...]
June 23, 2007
Categories: Livie . . Author: Katie . Comments: 3 Comments