I have come to the conclusion I don’t write enough on this blog because I have this weird idea that all posts must include pictures. Problem is, I have time to write when I’m at work. But the pictures are at home. (Yes, I realize I have said this before). I have so many stories …
Category Archive: Reed
Apr
09
Stuttering
As a matter of documentation, we are noting on here that Reed started stuttering within the last few days. He has had a tendency to repeat the first words of a sentence, but never been stuck on individual letters or sounds like he is doing now. It does not seem to frustrate or embarrass him …
Mar
23
Climbing into our bed
A few weeks ago, Reed started waking up in the morning and coming into our room to climb into bed with us. Julie and I both grew up doing the same thing with our parents. In fact, we each have very distinct memories of either nuzzling in between our parents, or just talking an goofing …
Mar
10
Reed’s 3rd Birthday Party
I had been asking Reed for weeks and weeks what he wanted for his birthday party. All he ever said was that he wanted a blue party…with pink. It was rodeo time in San Antonio and we had been doing lots of cowboy/boots/horses things, so I decided to make it a cowboy party.
Mar
04
Happy Birthday Reed!
Reed Matthew you are 3 years old today. I think every year on March 3rd I will start thinking about the day/night you were born. I will remember the excitement and sheer terror I felt when the doctor told me to go next door and check in to the hospital. As we were going to sleep last …
Feb
01
Missed-a-got
I know what you are thinking…huh? Our thoughts exactly. Reed is hilarious. Strong-willed, obstinant, borderline defiant at times…but hilarious. His latest word jumble is above. Let me illustrate. Reed: Mommy, I missed-a-got to wash my hands. Mommy: Reed, do you mean you ‘for-got’ to wash your hands? Reed: No Mommy, I missed-a-got. Mommy: Whatever you …
Jan
07
Choo-choo Potty
Reed is now proud to announce, “No More Diapers!” He is proud to proclaim that to anyone, and then follow up by telling everyone that, “Reed is choo-choo potty.” Huh? It took us a second to figure out…. Reed is potty trained! That’s right, over the last few weeks it has been a progression of …
Nov
01
Thanksgiving Challenge
This year I am going to intentionally focus on Thanksgiving for the wonderful opportunity it is to give thanks for all the blessings in our life. I will not skip right from Halloween to Christmas and I will intentionally give thanks for (at least) one thing every day. It might be a single picture, or only a …
Oct
03
Boy Big Bed, Part 2
Reed got his twin-size bed today. We are still shopping for a headboard and so forth, but the mattress and frame are in place to see how he does. Fortunately he has already learned not to roll very much in his sleep from using the crib as a daybed. We felt he would do just …
Sep
28
Jesus’ Birthday Party
Setting: Reed and Diana Beth are playing in his playroom before dinner. DB (aka BB, aka Diana Beth): Reed who is that in your tractor? Reed: my friends (In his tractor he has Doc, Lightning McQueen, a black crayon and a pig) DB: Where are your friends going? Reed: to a party DB: What kind …