Parents, Celebrate It All

By Kate Swenson | October 7, 2019

There are many first in our children’s lives. Some we take note of and some we don’t. Most just happen without a second thought. It’s not like that in our world. My son has had to work hard for every single milestone. This is the first time I’ve seen my son independently play. He is working towards iPad time. He’s been at it for 15 minutes now. Sitting. Problem solving. Spelling. Puzzling. Trying. Babbling. There are no words to express how shocked and proud I am of him. How natural…

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We Take Nothing for Granted in our World

By Kate Swenson | August 16, 2018

Last night, my five-year-old graduated from preschool. It was a super big deal in our world. He wore a cap and gown. He practiced a song for weeks in the car, the shower and before bed. His grandparents came to the ceremony. He stood in front with the other kids and got his diploma. Jamie and I sat and watched. My baby boy. Achieving milestones. Growing up. Now, we prepare for Kindergarten. We will set a day for school shopping. We will pick out his backpack and supplies. We will…

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Baby Book Guilt

By Kate Swenson | January 31, 2014 |

I am a very sentimental person. Always have been always will. (Sorry hubs, not going to change!) I take way too many pictures and keep way to many souvenirs. I am a sucker for mushy lovey dovey stuff. So, I have been feeling like a real slacker lately because I am way behind on Sawyer’s baby book. My boys are growing up so fast. Heck, I am even behind on developing pictures. And this is so not me. I’d like to blame it on the fact that I have two extremely active kids,…

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