Happy Mother’s Day
May 11th, 2009 by ariana
This made me weepy!
That was the highlight of my otherwise totally craptastic Mother’s Day.. there were nice gifts from Jeff & Jasper, but the rest of the day/weekend consisted of:
1) Just when things were going well, a complete re-disappearance of milk supply due to Jasper being sick and not eating much all week causing me to have to pump and bottle feed
2) Jasper being overall clingy/cranky and miserable as he’s still not feeling great
3) Jasper refusing to nap yesterday at my mom’s during our Mother’s Day brunch with my Grandmothers and Aunts so we had to leave early.
4) Jasper refusing to eat before said nap, causing me to have to leave the Mother’s Day brunch halfway through to go home and pump and come back again
5) A Huge fight with Jeff (on Mother’s Day)
So all in all not the WORST weekend on record, but certainly not the one I was hoping for Mother’s Day.
Because my weekend was such a disappointment, do you think you could make it up to me? What I would really like from you for Mother’s Day is if you can just tell me how I know you.
Yes, I’m aware I don’t actually “know” most of you, but you found me somewhere, and I probably continue to run into you there (like on messageboards , flickr, twitter etc) but don’t connect the commenter here with their usernamethere because often they are different. .. It would really help my mushy mommy brain to connect the dots if you tell me where you found me, and if it’s on another site what your username there is.
And if you could throw in what you’d like to see more of on this blog in the future, I’d love to hear that too (giveaways? photography tips? product reviews/recommendations? general parenting commentary?)
Pretty please?
Oh, and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! I don’t know what I’d so without you. Seriously, you all keep me sane and I hope each and every one of you had the wonderful mother’s day weekend that you deserve.
xoxo
Ariana
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i am so sorry about your less than perfect moms day… i think you should ask for a “do-over”… seriously!
re: how i “know” you… i think it was from The Nest. Back in pregnancy days, I was taken by your lovely maternity photo… then i think we started talking about nurseries, baby gear etc. and realized we had similar style in “stuff”! found you again AFTER the bebes were born – realizing that Liam and Jasper are b-day buddies, is when “becoming-mom” became a daily staple!!
it’s funny… one of your readers commented that you and jasper are household names in her house – you guys are here too! xoxo
oh and re: content – i think you are right on w/ your content mix! love it all.
cheers, and i hope today is better!!
k.
I was a reader of Becoming Home so I just followed you to the new blog!
I remember you way back when from the knot. You were one of the people that recommended Dawn, my wedding planner to me. You linked to your home building blog on the nest and I followed that and this one since :) I also see you on 6-12 bump boards every now and again (I’m MrsVictoriaB)
I love your blog just the way it is. Jake has had so many issues similar to Jasper and your advice and all your great reader’s advice has helped us many times. From when he had colic, to the elimination diet, to the reflux and sleep issues. Finally decided on Ferber, they have almost mirrored each other, so I really like reading about you and Jasper and your daily life :)
Hello! I “know” you from the bump (maggs116) – my son was born about a month after Jasper, so we went through the tri boards together, too. Um, as far as what I’d like to see….I like just the normal commentary. It seems that Eddie and Jasper and pretty close developmentally – you will write that Jasper does something and then a week later Eddie will do it! So I like to get a sneak peak at what is waiting for me around the corner :)
I’m sorry you had a bad mother’s day. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that your supply starts to cooperate again, I know how stressful that can be. You should ask your H for a re-do, with no fighting!
Hi Ariana- I was researching FSH and a few other fertility terms and your blog came up on google- I realised that it was so witty and that you had the absolute cutest baby, so I’ve been reading it ever since!
I think my favourite posts are the ones with videos of Jasper doing cute things. I have to admit that I am one of those who kind of skips over the tutorials- not because I am not interested in them but because I don’t really use photoshop much any more. I am sure I will once I finally have a little one!
Hi there! I, too, am sorry to hear about your Mother’s Day. I hope your week is better. I don’t post often but I “know” you from the bump (somethingblue4). I loved your nursery pics and then started following your blog. I love it! I love all the items you recommend and love all the photoshop tips. I’m not as photoshop savvy but the step-by-step instructions help a lot. I love all your photos – you have a real talent! Thanks for sharing it with all of us. My hubby thinks I am crazy because I will show him Jasper’s pics (because I think he is so cute) and he’s always like “who is that?” and I have to explain that you have a blog I follow. :) In any sense, keep doing what you are doing. You are an amazing mom – I don’t know how you find the time to be a great mom, post tips for all of us and keep your blog updated all while having a job.
Hi Ariana! I’m sorry to hear about your Mother’s Day, I like the idea Kari had of a ‘do-over’! I found your site on the Nest Baby pregnancy boards (starrynightnyc) when I was still pregnant with my son, who was born a week before Jasper. You had posted pics of your nursery-in-progress, which I found totally gorgeous! Since then I feel like we’ve had many of the same experiences with our babies. I also like your blog the way it is! :)
Howdy. I am so sorry you had a yucky mother’s day. I know you from the Nest/Bump (pamela-matt). I love readying your photography tips and just used one of the tutorials this morning. You make me feel so accomplished even if I am just following directions…LOL.
Love your blog and all your posts.
I hope the week goes a lot better for you.
Happy Mother’s Day from me
I linked to your becoming-home sight from brooklyn limestone. Then started following this one because I was expecting too. My mom has started reading your blog too because Jasper is just so cute!
Sorry you had a lousy Mother’s Day. You’re not alone. My husband had to work so no day off for me. BUT he is giving me a do-over. You should get one too!
Sad that you are blue. I can vouch for the fact that Mother’s Day is OVERRATED. I don’t think I have had an ideal one yet, so it’s not just you. I think Mother’s Day should be a day off, but not every mom subscribes to that notion.
I linked to Becoming Home from another blog, but I can’t remember which one (if I can figure it out, I’ll let you know). I was in the middle of our house being built, so very into all things house/home. And then of course, your darling nursery tour led me to Becoming Mom.
I like your blog the way it is. I don’t really get giveaways. Are they designed to increase traffic? At any rate, I don’t like to participate in them because that’s not why I read my favorite blogs. And you are one of my favorite blogs!
I found you from The Nest when I saw your gorgeous DIY maternity pics. I loved them so much!
I have a camera question for you. I have a Canon Rebel and just got my 50mm lens. I’m in the market for a remote flash. Do you have any recs for one? Any experience using one?
Hi! I was actually introduced to your Becoming Home blog from a friend in Wisconsin. I have no idea how she found out about it, but it was during the time I was putting together our son’s “modern” nursery. I then followed you to Becoming Mom, and although my son is a little older, have really enjoyed following your trials and tribulations of being a first time mother to a little boy (and learning how to balance working outside of the home, too!). I really enjoy all of the personal anectdotes and feel a kindred spirit in your honesty, as I try to do the same on my blog. Plus, your photos are always really enjoyable to review on those days that you just need a picture cute baby to lift your spirits.
I’m the other half of AvaLikeLava – who I’m guessing ‘knows’ you from the Nest. She had sent me a link to a few postings and I’ve recently added you to my GReader. I started reading the LightRoom info and have stayed for the pics (especially the details of the images) and the day-to-day posts.
blue skies – shane
I am not sure how I found you. I know it was from cross blog hopping.
My mother’s day was filled with a cranky non napping, non eating teething baby. It was pretty miserable also. I tried to make the best of it with rose colored glasses
Yay! You all are making my day, thank you so much.. I should have asked this question a long time ago. It’s so nice to know how we “met” and also what you relate to/find most useful.. I find myself pulled in a bunch of different directions lately, so it really helps me try to narrow the focus a bit more.
Victoria, small world isn’t it? Dawn comments here from time to time (though not so often lately since giving birth to Kate!)
JB, I sort of agree about the day off, I would have at least like to have slept in, but since I’m still breastfeeding I was up at 6am anyway!
Your comment about the giveaways made me laugh, I understand what you mean. I guess I feel like if I really like a product and want to tell you about it that if the company wants to give it away to you all then why not? But maybe I should rethink :)
Farah, don’t we “know” each other from SAIF? (no?)
So many of you found me from poor neglected Becoming Home.. I get sad when I think about it, my abandoned first blog. I HOPE someday I have enough time to post there again once in a while, but in the meantime, thank you to those of you that followed me here!
Hi Ariana, sorry to hear about your less than perfect mother’s day. I had to make the thirty minute drive home from my mom’s house with a crying baby all the way while my husband was at the Spinal Tap concert. I think I came across your blog when I was researching nursery ideas. I love hearing about Jasper and his new toys and teethers. Also, I’m a big fan of your photoshop tutorials and because of your blog, we now have Lightroom and I’m having a blast.
Hi Ariana! I’m so sorry about your Mother’s Day woes. Unfortunately, mine was kinda less than spectacular, too, due to a cranky baby. I have actually been following your blog since you wrote on Becoming Home. I’m a design blog junkie and found your blog from a mention somewhere else. It’s been so long that I can’t even remember where anymore. But, then, I followed you over here when you started this blog as a fertility/ trying blog. I was really bad about not commenting– I guess I’m kinda shy. I love all of your posts, though, especially the ones on general parenting, baby gear, and photography.
Sorry about the crappy Mother’s Day. Hopefully the boys will make it up to you another time.
I *think* I “know” you from The Bump (jaejaevee over there), but it could be from blog-hopping. Either way, I love your blog. One of these days, I am even going to get a real camera so that I can take advantage of all your great photo tips. Also, I owe you a big thank you for introducing me to Pioneer Woman. I have no idea how I ever lived without her.
Hi Ariana – I’m so glad to have “met” you and Jasper. I found you one day during my pregnancy days – I was googling something about Organic Bedding from BabyGap and there you appeared. I’ve been a reader since :)
Being a first-time mom and not knowing any other new moms, I find your blog very comforting. Joaquin was born in late July 2008, so lots of the things you wrote about were exactly what I was going through at that time, too! I enjoy everything on your website, particularly your posts on general parenting.
Thanks for everything!
Sorry about the Mothers Day.
I found your blog when doing a google search on RMA. This was at the beginning of my IUI/IVF experience. I am now pregnant with twins after 3 failed IUIs and 1 successful IVF. During a difficult time I found your blog to be inspiring and helped me keep hope. I still check it everyday and will continue to for advice as a first time mom.
Shane! Thanks so much for posting. I think you may be the first commenter ever of the male persuasion – other than Jeff who pops in to comment once in a blue moon. Certainly you and Ava are my first husband & wife commenters. (I don’t know why I find that so exciting, I just do ;)
Kristie, you just brought me back to my high school years – we were such big spinal tap fans!!
Keri, I’m glad you got over your shyness and have delurked as of late :)
Jessica, no one should have to live without the Pioneerwoman!
Stephanie, I have very few new mom friends in real life also (I have them but they don’t live close to me) and so I feel the same way about you all.
Bethany, congratulations!! I love success after infertility stories. This must have been a very very special Mother’s Day for you, when are you due?
i’m smooshie on the nest. i remember you from the wedding planning days (i think we got married the same year). leave your blog as it is, i love the variety of stuff you’ve got on here!
Hi Ariana-
So sorry to hear about your Mother’s Day. I think a “do-over” is a grand idea.
I came across your site from rate my space. I’m so glad I did because this is such a wonderful blog. Like Stephanie I find your blog useful since I am unable to connect to other new mothers.
I love the photography posts and Jasper’s picks. So far they’ve really come in handy. The Take and Toss spoons are the absolute greatest. So great in fact that my DF started to check your posts for new Jasper faves up-dates.
Thank you for all that you do. And Happy be-lated First Mother’s Day.
You know me from thenest.com! I LOVE reading about all your photohraphy and Photoshopping tips! One day, I will have the time and patience to try some of them out :)
ps. Giveaways are awesome too!
Ditto #2 Elizabeth. I’m an Aussie living in Canada but soon to be living in New Zealand(!) Yours is one of the 10 or so blogs I read of a day ranging from Dooce.com to Apartment Therapy. I have a 3 month old daughter, Aspen, and get the most out of posts about development, tips, etc. I love your photography- it’s just beautiful. I find it hard to access your archives though. It takes a really long time and then ends at a blank page.
Hi Ariana,
I met you thru the bump (newmommysoexcited)your son was born a week or two before my daughter Aliana… and your name is very semilar to my daugther lolz…. I just felt like we connect as moms …. i have been dealing with very similar situation as you are about breastfeeding :O( but dont give up… continue doing what you are doing… dont stress out… and yes redo a Mothers day with no fighting :O)
You don’t need a reason to cry actually. We are a mothers. We will be weepy the rest of our lives, and our children and husbands will have fun with our tears.
Happy mothers day :)
Hello!
My husband and I got married about two years ago and bought our first house. I found your blog becoming home by just randomly clicking on links and then came to this one from there. I continue to read your blog weekly because you have Great Taste. I would like to see more of your home/fashion ideas. I am also using your photography tutorials to help make some photographs I am taking of my pregnant friend special for her. I am using the photographs of you pregnant with all the white light as my guide. Like I said, Great Taste!
Hi there! I actually found you through another blog I read, the Higher Nest!
I would LOVE some more tutorials on Photoshop!
I can’t remember exactly how I came across your site, but I have stuck around because I have a daughter a few months younger than Jasper and I enjoy seeing what I have to look forward to.
I don’t participate in the contests, nor do I have photoshop, but I do enjoy the content of all of your posts as they are. It is a nice variety between motherhood and adulthood and the overlap in between.
I’m sorry your Mother’s Day was less than spectacular. You should get a do-over next Sunday.
Hello my Nestie friend. I enjoy reading your blog in general. I like the Jasper stories, I like the toy/gear recommendations. I LOVE the photography and PhotoShop tips from you, but in general, keep doing what you’re doing.
Hi!! Melaniejh1016, we met from the SoFla nest board. We sat next to each other at Cheesecake in July 2006! I don’t use photoshop, but if I ever do, I’ll know to check your blog archives for tips! I just like to see how you are doing, I know you wanted to be a mommy so badly and I’m glad you are!!
I hope today was much better for you! My mom and I got into a fight yesterday morning… how’s that for irony?
I wish I could tell you how I know you, but I haven’t the slightest idea! I know I found you through another blog, but that was a long, long time ago (well, pre-Jasper). I’ve loved your blog ever since!
I’m on the nest a lot, but I don’t think we’re on the same message boards. I’m usually on Parenting After a Loss:)
Ariana, I found your nursery pics on Rate My Space, followed a link to Project Nursery, and then landed here last summer when I was pregnant with my now 5 1/2 month old (I just can’t say 6 yet!) and obsessively working on designing his nursery. I’m absolutely crazy about design/fashion, especially when it comes to munchkins!
My husband and I have a photography business (www.mattdanielphotography.com and http://www.mdpblog.com), so I’m always playing with images in photoshop and looking for new presets in lightroom. Matt started the business, and I’ve been feverishly learning since Eli was born so we can shoot weddings together and I can work from home. So your photog posts are always especially interesting to me. I love your dreamy/vintage style!
I would also love to be able to ask questions related to first time mommyhood and/or photography. I guess that’s what message boards are for, but I feel like I trust your research and opinion way more than I would trust random people that I don’t know anything about.
My mom and I live 3 hours apart, but we both check your blog daily. It’s pretty hilarious when she randomly brings up something going on with Jasper. Eli has terrible reflux, so I always related to the posts about inconsolable crying. I started a medication that completely cut off my milk supply at 5 weeks postpartum. I’ve been determined to make it to at least 6 months, so I’ve absolutely struggled and worked my butt off every day to make it work! So… I guess I feel like I can identify with almost everything you write about! Ok, I’m rambling, but I really wanted to make up for your crappy Mother’s Day!
You deserve the best!
I found you through another website (not sure which) when I was manically looking at kitchen renovations and then followed your houseblog to you baby boy blog!
I am the mother of 4 (6,8,11,13)living in Argentina. If it is any consolation, my mother’s day was spent being a single parent (husband on a guy’s weekend to Paraguay). I received a coffee made from the nespresso machine (without the coffee capsule) and a plastic yogurt container on a plate without a spoon. Needless to say we ate out for the rest of the day.
I was brought to your becoming-home site from another home renovation blog, although I’m not sure which one. Since I about as far along as you were when you announced your pregnancy, I started following this website, too.
I, too, had a huge fight with DH this weekend and it really sort of ruined my day, too. Such a bummer, but it’s just one day, and I have had SO many good, simple “mommy days” that I’m not going to complain (too much :))!
As far as your website, I just want to see regular parenting commentary. It’s wonderful to be at the same stage of parenting as you are, and it’s so fun to see how far you and Jasper have come!
I found you when I googled baby nursery decorations. Fell in love with you site and here we are! I’m a first time mom to be and find complete inspiration in all of your commentaries and beautiful photos! Keep it up! We love following you! If you’re on twitter, I’d love to follow you there too! Please look me up: carriewasher
Hi….I found your blog on a post you made on the Nest when I was TTC. I found your blog to be so interesting that I went back and read all about you TTC. My daughter is 5 mos. old now so I’ve been reading for a long time. I enjoy all the posts, of course and esp. can relate to the breastfeeding and working situation. I like that you are as you wrote once “semi-crunchy” but not too crunchy lol. I enjoy the real situations you post and was absolutely amazed at how you handled all of Jaspers belly problems, restricting your diet etc., it was very inspiring to me that you didn’t give up. I’m not sure how you find the time to do it all – you seem creative and the photography kills me too… I won’t let you look at any of my pictures! It is way past my bedtime so I hope this makes sense! Oh and my nest or bump screen name is KeyWestDWBride. Thanks for all the great info. you post! :)
I found your blog when I was pregnant. I did a search for maternity clothes and your site came up. I liked the clothes you featured. I thought it was cool that you were only 5 or 6 weeks more pregnant than I was. I have been following your blog ever since:)
Just when we think we have the motherhood thing figured out, something comes up!! My husband always reminds me of this!!!!
I forgot…the only thing I can think of is a space to post the mommy issues we are having– so maybe others can help. Right now Kirk has the worst case of diaper rash:(
I am so loving reading all of this, I can’t even tell you. It’s way past my bed time and all I want to do is email each of you individually and thank you!!
A reader submitted question area, now why didn’t I think of that??
when I first became obsessed with home blogs about a year ago, I followed a link here from… I don’t know where!
By that time you had already had jasper, and I stayed because what do you know… I’m also obsessed with babies, but not in a place yet where I have any of my own.
I tihnk I read all of the archives over the following weeks, and then I was hooked. I also lovelove the photography and am grateful for all the tips (love the tutorials!)
now, for some shameless self-promotion, I’ll tell you that I have recently (april) started my own blog:
onlysaysficusblog.blogspot.com
I’m sorry your Mother’s Day was less than ideal. All of mine have been too for one reason or another. I found your blog through the photography board at pg.org. My name over there is Gradlerock although I rarely post there. I enjoy your tutorials, they are what keeps me coming back. And of course the pictures you post of your cutie!
Hi
I found your Blog through the Bump message boards my daugther was born around the same time as Jasper. Her Birthday is Aug. 17th. My bump user names is KenzFish but I am not really using that site anymore I have found about 5 blogs from people over there that I would just rather read. I really do enjoy reading about your travels thru parenthood and I know you aren’t suppose to but I since Jasper any my daughter are so close in age I do like to compare where they are with milestones and such. I am sorry you didn’t have a great Mother’s Day but I hope your week does get better.
Mackenzie
Cedar Rapids, IA
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I am Nestie/Bumpie BellaKelsey and I’m sure I picked up your blog there. I was hooked when I read your nursery post–you’re so stylin’!
Now your blog is a lifeline for me because my 6-week-old has extreme reflux issues & I find that re-reading your reflux posts helps me stay afloat. I also take comfort knowing that despite his traumatic discomfort as a new baby, Jasper is thriving and developing as he should!
Honestly A, I have NO idea how I found you! LOL. Could have been the bump (meg_meg), could have been becoming-home. (I used to have http://www.suburbancouture.blogspot.com) Either way, I enjoy your posts. Photography and day to day alike.
Sorry that your Mom’s day was not so great. :( James isn’t feeling well, either, and there’s nothing worse than a hubby fight on a special occasion. I agree with the “do-over” idea! Hope your milk is making a comeback, too…
I’m pretty sure I came to your blog from the nest… I, too always loved that maternity pic of you, and I love your photography and posts… plus our boys are so close in age, as you know! (I’m “fall-love” over there.) Then I just really enjoyed your blog, so I added it to my blogroll, and check often to see if there are new pics of beautiful Jasper or new photog. tips, etc! :)
I think we “met” on thenest.com and then I clicked on your blog and was hooked! I am sorry your mommy’s day wasnt the best, but it can only get better!! Have a wonderful day!
I don’t recall exactly how I found you but I am pretty sure I was bloghopping or perhaps through the Nest boards? What I do know is I have been ‘following’ you since about halfway through your pregnancy as Jasper was due about one month prior to my daughter. As others have mentioned, I love your site! Your posts are fun, insightful, open and your babe is a doll. And you are a godsend for the budding photography junkie. Many thanks!
I’m pretty sure I found you through my college friend Meghan over at http://www.missionmotherhood.com. I think I may have seen your blog somewhere else, but can’t remember where! I love reading your stories and seeing pictures of your adorable son. The photoshop tutorials are great, too. I’m a graphic designer and LOVE photoshop tips!! Thanks.
I met you at a table outside at Duffy’s and we drank beer until it got dark. I’ve loved you ever since!
Hang in there! I think you deserve a do-over too!
Hello, Ariana! I am so sorry to hear that your weekend wasn’t good. I hope you are feeling better now and that Jasper (he is so cute!!) is also better.
I found you on Google. I was looking for a tutorial on how to make a photo in black and white using photoshop. After I saw the video, I started reading your posts and now I need to vist your blog every day. Just want to know if you and Jasper (have I mentioned that he is so cute!!) are doing fine and to see if you have another video on.
What I would like to see here? Well, I love your photoshop tips, so just keep bringing us new ones.
Thank you so much for your hard work and don’t worry about your milk supply, it will come back and if you get nervous it will just be worst on you. My supply tend to get lower on those days that I am nervous and just want to sit down and cry.
Hi Ariana,
Our babies are only about a week apart in age! If I remember correctly, while I was pregnant, I stumbled onto your blog around the time you were decorating your nursery. I loved the BabyMod crib you chose so I actually bought one in brown for my daughter. I’ve been a faithful reader ever since. I always love your posts about breastfeeding Jasper and everything you’ve been through with that. I know it hasn’t been easy, to say the least! But I really admire your commitment! Anyway, I wish I had time to mess around with Photoshop like you do with all your photos but it’s a miracle I get mine posted SOOC onto Flickr at all!
Anyway, Happy first Mother’s day, and thanks for a great blog!
Dawn – I never in a million years would have remembered the name of the bar where we had our first meeting.. I’m so glad you did though because it brought it back like it was just yesterday!! If/when we come to visit we need to go back there and pay tribute :)
I found your blog when I was 9 weeks pregnant and looking for pictures of what a 9 week pregnant belly would look like….You posted a picture of yourself when you were 9 weeks pregnant (the title of the post was Big Fat Mamma or something like that). And I just kept reading….
Belated Happy Mother’s Day, Ariana!
I found Becoming Home on Houseblogs.net and followed you here. :-)
LOL Kimberly, that was exactly the title!
Thanks Stephanie, you too! And I knew where you came from ;)
I figured, but with SOOOOOOO many commenters, it’s hard to keep track, right? :-)
My sister in law was pregnant at the same time as me and she told me about your blog. I had never even heard of “mom” blogs like yours before. It’s been such a great source of information, laughter and something I look forward to reading as an escape.
Im married to you.
I found you on The Bump.
I think Jeff cheated–surely he didn’t find you at the altar. I think we need a story!! =)
Hi!
I’ve never actually commented on your blog before, but I figure that now would be a perfect opportunity to do it! I found your blog by sheer accident! I was researching for a story I’m writing (about a pregnant girl), and was google image searching for “belly shots” so that I’d be able to accurately describe what real women look like while pregnant. So, I stumbled upon your “I am One Fat Momma” post at 9 weeks. I ended up reading that blog and I loved the way you wrote and decided to read everything from the beginning. Once I got caught up, I read your Home blog.
So, that’s how I “know” you, even though until now you didn’t know me :)
Oh, you poor thing! I had a fight w/ my husband last year (for ignoring our first Mom’s Day). Needless to say, he learned his lesson, and this year was much better!
I used to read your Becoming Home blog, and we had babies a few months apart. I’ve left some comments here and there, and have become a huge fan of your blog…and Jasper!
I “know” you from the nest :) Love your blog!
I’m late but wanted to say “hi” since I mostly lurk here. I have you in my RSS reader so I can see whenever you have a new post. My hubby knows you as “Jasper’s mom.” I found you through another blog — I can’t remember which one but some other mommy blog. I was pregnant at the time. Jasper is about 2.5 months older than my son so I have really enjoyed learning what’s around the corner for me. You also emailed me some great advice when my munchkin developed reflux. I printed out that Marci’s Kids stuff and took it to the doctor (who mostly ignored it). I forward your Photoshop tutorials to my husband all the time and we’re both very grateful for all the tips and advice — photography-related and otherwise. Oh, I even bought Hunter his very own Sophie and he loves it. Hope you and Jeff made up and that all is well.
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You’re a great mother! I had a less than great mother’s day as well. My husband has his 4th MRSA infection and was out of commission. But the positive of that was I got to go pick out my own gift!
I clicked on your blog link once on the bump. I believe we were on the trimester boards together. I put you in my reader immediately because I loved your house and decor. I live in an older bungalow but am definitely not as skilled as you in making it look good. I try but it just doesn’t happen. Anyway, Jasper is a cutie and I tune in sometimes to see what is up with you guys!