As I drift in and out of another semiconscious feeding session with Gracey, Tommy reads a few excerpts to me from a book he was given a couple weeks back: “1001 Things It Means to Be a Dad.” #32. “Being a dad means realizing life doesn’t get any better than this. Ever.” I look down […]

Let’s talk a bit about the mystery of newborn sleep. Hold on one second … I just dozed off typing. Alright, I’m back! Goodness gracious my dear Gracey, it’s a good thing you are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever laid eyes on — somehow, your precious little face makes 45 minutes of sleep in […]

It’s been one week, one day, since we brought Gracey home from the hospital. It’s been one week, one day, since parents of all ages smiled at us in adoration and secretly thought to themselves, “Those two have no idea what they’re in for.” The love you’ll feel, the panic y0u’ll experience, the fear in […]

I knew I’d love her, but I never knew she’d be our world. I mean, people tell you, but you never know … until the day arrives. Four hours of sleep in two days? Not an issue. Gracey Elle is here, and she’s beautiful. Tommy and I brought our daughter home from the hospital yesterday […]

Well folks, this is it! One last Friday’s Frame before Baby G. In two days, we’ll be three. Lots of people have asked how I’ve been feeling this week. Besides the fact that standing actually kind of hurts, the “battle” is almost entirely emotional. I feel anxious, ready, not-so-ready, nervous, nervous, nervous, excited, cranky, incredibly […]

Nine days. NINE days. That’s less than 10. Nine more days until we meet our little girl. Earlier this year, Tommy and I had a showdown with nine months. We prayed for our baby when the doctors told us otherwise. “The good news is,” a doctor said to me through my tears, “is that you’re […]