From the start, we’ve had a strong little Peanut,     capable of feats to astound pediatricians and grandparents alike.     As the six-month marker creeps ever closer,     I’m beginning to think my little weight-lifting program     is about to become a full-on aerobic workout.     The arms are in […]

These hands are precious little hands.     Sometimes I wonder what they’ll be used to do—throw a basketball into a hoop, hold open a book (to read, not chew on), stir a pot of simmering soup.  I pray they won’t be used to hurt, to steal, or even to slam a door in anger. […]

Dear Jacob, There are many, many things I love about you.  One of the greatest of these is the sounds you make.  Whether you’re crying, laughing, or just plain chatting, your voice melts my heart. About two weeks before you were due, I started to wonder what your voice would sound like.  I was amazed […]