"I love Calvin. He was my brother." This morning, we stopped by the art store after our chiro appointment, and Charlie picked out paper that he wanted to use "to wrap Calvin's present." It was green Continue Reading »
One Photo of Yourself
(Day 10 of the 10-Day "You" Project) Louie, Charlie, and I at Charlie's Christmas-themed 3rd birthday party in June. Calvin, Rainbow, Gaelen, and Pixel aren't far — they're represented in Continue Reading »
I breastfeed my toddler because I want to
Charlie wanted to nurse while we were waiting for our food at Beach Chalet with my in-laws today. He was tired and hungry. I told him that the food was coming soon, but he insisted, I want to nurse, Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 12: Music
"All of Me" is one of those songs that just overcomes me. It sums up how I feel about every one of my children — how I felt when I learned of Calvin's amniotic band syndrome and then held him Continue Reading »
Carrying my babies
...all five in my heart, one in my arms. Continue Reading »
Happy Holidays from our Family to Yours
Happy 16 Months Charlie Bastian!
This is one of our more successful attempts at a back carry using a woven wrap by Little Frog. I'm getting there. Continue Reading »
Mmmm Feet
Who took his first solo steps yesterday then refused to do it again? This guy! Continue Reading »