Happy 5th Birthday Superman
As I click away on the computer keys, I can't help but feel nostalgic. Victorious, perhaps. Today, September 18, is our sweet preemie's fifth birthday. FIVE. And I hardly recognize the mom reflected back to me in the mirror these days. She finally learned to live life. Luke has been God's greatest gift to the family in many ways. Today, we celebrate his life, his tenacity, his love and his lessons. Luke - big guy - this letter's for you. ...
Our Very Best Moments from Summer
Even though our days are still in the high 90s (and sometimes low 100s!), with the start of school summer sure seems like a distant memory. Before we hit the vernal equinox, I wanted to share a few bits and pieces from our summer here at Casa Whitaker. Just a few nights ago, Scott and I were sitting on the couch and he says to me, "Did summer even happen? Because I feel like it was just a blur." Newborns ...
The Preemie Goes to Preschool {and other things I never thought I’d say}
Just look at those eyelashes. Go ahead, I'll wait. For my new(er) readers you may not know the whole Luke story. The long and short of it? He got a scary diagnosis in utero, was born early, got a nasty intestinal infection, coded, was resuscitated, underwent emergency surgery, had a 44-day NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) stay, visited 12 specialists, had six more surgeries, endured hundreds more hours of therapy and amazed every single person in the process. I also cried ...
HDYDI: Keep Your House {Semi} Clean with 6 Kids
You hire a housekeeper. HA! Kidding. Maybe. It's a question I get almost every week and one we heard quite a bit growing up, even though it was just my brother and I. Before I dive into how we do it, I think it's important to note two things: 1. Everyone's version of "clean" is different. For some, it's a bleached bathroom, no dishes in the sink and mopped floors. Others just want things picked up off the floor. And, ...
An Interview…With Sass
I've heard from lots of you who wonder if I really do have a twang or it's just all "y'all this" and "y'all that" on the blog. And, there are some pretty great questions in my inbox and the combox, too. So, I figured why not open wide the gate and just do a little vlogging. The maiden voyage, so to speak. What can I tell you about in my Texas twang? What parenting questions do you have, because clearly after ...
My Funk & What I’m Doing About It
Scott is probably reading this and laughing. Stop it, honey. It's possible it's the post-partum crazy, but I also think it's the "I'm 40 and not getting any younger" thing, too. With my other babies, well the first four, there was no smart phone. I didn't have to worry about nursing and being distracted by the glowing screen. I wasn't much of a TV watcher during those early years with little ones, so I usually spent that time staring at ...
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... and welcome to the mess. I know a thing or two about big families (I've got 6 kids + a daughter-in-law), carpool, grief, Jesus, the Texas Aggies, prematurity, marriage counseling, decluttering and party planning, but I still don't know why it's so hard for my kids to put up their shoes. My Texas-sized heart is honored to have you here!
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