Today you are 11 months old. Which means that next month you will have your first birthday. Which in turn means I will possibly spend the next month as a puddle of nostalgic tears. Don’t mind me, Tate, I’ll just be bawling in the corner. Mama be cray-zeee!!!
This month has been a challenging one for us, little dude. I know I go on and on (and on and on) on here about how mellow and lovely you are, but this month, you were kind of the opposite. I mean, yes, in comparison to our other offspring, you are still quite mellow, but that’s not saying much. I don’t know of many people that are more frantic than your sister. But this month you started to get a little more pissy about, well, everything. I have a feeling it has to do with the stage you’re at more than anything else. You can finally walk, but you want to run. You’ve started to talk, but the few words you know don’t seem to be enough to express what you want. So, instead, you cry. You wail. You throw yourself on the floor.
And I laugh. Because I’m sort of evil, but also because there isn’t anything more hilarious than a baby (toddler?!) that is taking himself way too seriously. I love you, but I can’t help it. Someday I’m sure I’ll feel awful about this and have to pay for years of therapy because of the guilt.
You’re starting to show your true colors, little man, and it’s amazing watching your personality grow. Every day you wake up full of wonder and you learn so much every second. I remember these next few months as being some my favorites with your sister. Yes, they were probably the most challenging too, but when I look back at videos of her at this age, I remember how it felt to watch a person become themselves, right before my eyes.
So even though I’m sad you are growing up, I am excited to learn about you. What you like, what your favorite color is, what songs make you dance and sing. Let’s do this, little dude.
Love always,
Mama
*The two photos in the middle are by Nicole Coleman. The rest are by me. I think it’s pretty obvious who’s the pro here!*
Goals, man. They are pretty awesome. I ran my first 5K last Saturday and I was lucky enough to have my dad join me. I ran way, waaaaayyyy better than I expected and my dad ran his best race since 2007. It was surprisingly emotional for me, especially watching my dad finish strong. It’s incredible to think a little over a year ago he was living in my basement during cancer treatment. He’s such an amazing guy. Damn, now I’m all choked up again.
Before I start blubbering like an idiot let’s move on to my key running tool, music. Specifically, embarrassing music. This is my 5K playlist. In order to avoid freaking out about normal race related items (I’m going to fall over dead on the side of the road and it’s going to be so awkward for the other runners to jump over me), I spent a stupid amount of time crafting the perfect playlist. I wanted it to reflect how I’d be feeling throughout the race, starting slow and even, then pumping me up at the end so I’d finish strong. I timed it so as I crossed the finish line, my girl B. Spears would be blasting in my ears. Classy, I know. But it worked. So if you are planning a race soon, I recommend listening to as much Britney as possible. Actually, you should be listening to as much Britney as possible regardless of your race status. Duh.
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A few weeks back my lovely friend Nicole took some photos of our little family at a local amusement park. Nicole is in the midst of a major brand relaunch and we were lucky enough to serve as “test subjects” for her. The entire shoot was done solely on film instead of digital, and I think the look is just gorgeous.
Part of the idea behind the new brand is that Nicole will be capturing images from the real lives of families. Of course we took a few posed shots, but for the most part, Nicole just hung out with us, her trusty camera capturing exactly who we are as a family. I couldn’t be happier with the result and I can’t wait to show more!
If you are looking for an incredible experience and want to capture more than just your average family photos, I highly recommend Nicole. You’d better believe when the new brand goes live, I’m going to be all over it!
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11 Months
/0 Comments/in Tate /by MeganDear Tate,
Today you are 11 months old. Which means that next month you will have your first birthday. Which in turn means I will possibly spend the next month as a puddle of nostalgic tears. Don’t mind me, Tate, I’ll just be bawling in the corner. Mama be cray-zeee!!!
This month has been a challenging one for us, little dude. I know I go on and on (and on and on) on here about how mellow and lovely you are, but this month, you were kind of the opposite. I mean, yes, in comparison to our other offspring, you are still quite mellow, but that’s not saying much. I don’t know of many people that are more frantic than your sister. But this month you started to get a little more pissy about, well, everything. I have a feeling it has to do with the stage you’re at more than anything else. You can finally walk, but you want to run. You’ve started to talk, but the few words you know don’t seem to be enough to express what you want. So, instead, you cry. You wail. You throw yourself on the floor.
And I laugh. Because I’m sort of evil, but also because there isn’t anything more hilarious than a baby (toddler?!) that is taking himself way too seriously. I love you, but I can’t help it. Someday I’m sure I’ll feel awful about this and have to pay for years of therapy because of the guilt.
You’re starting to show your true colors, little man, and it’s amazing watching your personality grow. Every day you wake up full of wonder and you learn so much every second. I remember these next few months as being some my favorites with your sister. Yes, they were probably the most challenging too, but when I look back at videos of her at this age, I remember how it felt to watch a person become themselves, right before my eyes.
So even though I’m sad you are growing up, I am excited to learn about you. What you like, what your favorite color is, what songs make you dance and sing. Let’s do this, little dude.
Love always,
Mama
*The two photos in the middle are by Nicole Coleman. The rest are by me. I think it’s pretty obvious who’s the pro here!*
I Did It! And my dad’s hair is epic.
/0 Comments/in Family, Happiness, Tunes /by MeganGoals, man. They are pretty awesome. I ran my first 5K last Saturday and I was lucky enough to have my dad join me. I ran way, waaaaayyyy better than I expected and my dad ran his best race since 2007. It was surprisingly emotional for me, especially watching my dad finish strong. It’s incredible to think a little over a year ago he was living in my basement during cancer treatment. He’s such an amazing guy. Damn, now I’m all choked up again.
Before I start blubbering like an idiot let’s move on to my key running tool, music. Specifically, embarrassing music. This is my 5K playlist. In order to avoid freaking out about normal race related items (I’m going to fall over dead on the side of the road and it’s going to be so awkward for the other runners to jump over me), I spent a stupid amount of time crafting the perfect playlist. I wanted it to reflect how I’d be feeling throughout the race, starting slow and even, then pumping me up at the end so I’d finish strong. I timed it so as I crossed the finish line, my girl B. Spears would be blasting in my ears. Classy, I know. But it worked. So if you are planning a race soon, I recommend listening to as much Britney as possible. Actually, you should be listening to as much Britney as possible regardless of your race status. Duh.
Family Photos – A Sneak Peek
/0 Comments/in Fun, Happiness, Kansas City, Photos /by MeganA few weeks back my lovely friend Nicole took some photos of our little family at a local amusement park. Nicole is in the midst of a major brand relaunch and we were lucky enough to serve as “test subjects” for her. The entire shoot was done solely on film instead of digital, and I think the look is just gorgeous.
Part of the idea behind the new brand is that Nicole will be capturing images from the real lives of families. Of course we took a few posed shots, but for the most part, Nicole just hung out with us, her trusty camera capturing exactly who we are as a family. I couldn’t be happier with the result and I can’t wait to show more!
If you are looking for an incredible experience and want to capture more than just your average family photos, I highly recommend Nicole. You’d better believe when the new brand goes live, I’m going to be all over it!