I will spare you the boring saga of how we ended up taking our walk in the noonday sun. But I will divulge that, because Keeghan is an exceptional baby, he obliged by going to sleep almost immediately and staying that way for over two miles.
Total mileage: 2.5 totally worth it albeit hours delayed miles!
That makes a baby in a hood so ridiculously cute?
My kids are good walkers, but, like anyone, they need to be properly motivated.
As long as there are Os, Mommy.
Well, since there’s a construction site…
Mileage: 2.36, sunscreen required!
We explored the wetland today. We saw an egret, a beaver lodge, tadpoles, a big fish, geese, ducks, and so much more. We met amazing people- birders who taught us about egrets, a woman who’s rescuing an abused puppy, and families out learning stuff.
Total mileage: 2.17 miles.
Happiness: 100%
Keeghan and I took to the trails and got a very rough mile in before it was time to Go Get Brudder. Then, the three of us headed into the woods, where we found a perfect bridge for pooh sticks, learned Why We Don’t Walk Into A Pricker Bush. And discussed the perils of Poison Ivy. We also learned that trees without leaves cannot actually be considered “shade.” in other words, I’ve achieved the summer’s inaugural sunburn.
Total Mileage: 2.12 miles!
One of Ian’s many “things,” and unfortunately one of the hardest to humor, is a dislike for getting his head wet/having his hair washed. I try to give him as much control over the process as I can without actually giving up on hygiene. So please understand how HUGE it is when I say… He let the stylist wash his hair. And, because everyone should go to this salon, the employees all applauded him.
Plus, I love my hair.
And certain people made themselves very popular by flirting with everyone. Hands off the fuzzy baby head, ladies…
Last night while putting Keeghan to bed, I noticed that one of Froggy’s arms was sopping wet. When I asked Keeghan how it got all wet, he reached out and took it from me.
Then, he curled up in that snugly little comma shape, popped one of Foggy’s arms in his mouth, and gazed lovingly into Froggy’s eyes. Then, he blissfully made the sign for “milk.”
This is awesome and amazing and it means he’s not only learned to soothe himself with his lovey but that he understands that that’s what he’s doing.
And it’s awful and terrible because, until that moment, that look belonged to ME. I want him to grow up and be independent, but I wasn’t expecting it to start so soon.
Thousands of moms didn’t wake up to this today- the sight of their whole family, happy and healthy together. While I snapped this, a mom near you was packing a bag for a day at the NICU, where she will watch her baby fight- hard- for what we take for granted. Doesn’t every baby deserve to come home healthy? Doesn’t every little brother deserve to frolic with His Loud Things?
This year we will celebrate Keeghan’s first birthday by marching for healthy babies. It seems like the perfect way to mark the anniversary of his amazing, beautiful, healthy, joyful entry to this world, and a great way to give thanks for our two healthy kids. You can help! Here’s how:
Donate to our page! every donation helps, whether it’s a little or a lot. All our sponsors will be featured on our stroller! Because you guys are the BEST.
Join out team! It’s free to join, and you’re encouraged to do so whether you’ll walk or not- you can raise money and awareness even if you’re unable to attend.
Enter our team’s MFB giveaways, and spread the word! Right now we have a 4 person pass to the Playseum running, and there’s way more good stuff coming!
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