One of the plaintiffs in the gay marriage case summed up the SCOTUS win quite perfectly to their 5 children: “This means our marriage is recognized in all 50 states, our family is recognized in all 50 states, and, in a very profound way, our humanity is recognized in all 50 states.” This is quite true. When my husband and I married, we wanted to marry for all the reasons why everyone else wants to marry. Nonetheless, enter children into the picture, and the passion and fight for marriage to be equal was so much more imperative…. Continue reading
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UGH…Another baby?..Why?…
Truly, this is the question I get from both same sex couples as well as straight couples. At first, I took it personally; “You don’t think I can handle another child?” When I realized that I most certainly could, I questioned them further only to find out that it is their own insecurities, wants and desires that have never transpired. For the record, it is not selfish to only want one child. It is being realistic in many cases. Having one child has made many realize that they simply didn’t “need” nor “want” anymore. I got asked by a family member a couple of weeks ago, “You have a beautiful baby who you’ve raised so well…you don’t need another one!”. But for some, like myself, I do. And there is nothing wrong with that… Continue reading
The Controlling Parent…
I have a grin on my face as I write this because I can hear the shrieks of absolute relief from many of my family members calling out to one another: “He’s finally going to admit that he’s a controlling parent!” Ha ha! 11 months of being a parent and I never once lied to anyone about it. Prior to my daughters birth, I ALWAYS stated that I was going to be a tad bit controlling. Hell, I am controlling about which paper towels need to be displayed in the house (ask my partner….he once made that mistake lol). Indeed, I have stood tall and true to the challenge! In other ways, I let my child be a free spirit to find her own way. For the record, if I had to choose, I would rather see a parent have too much control rather than not enough. I would rather see a parent making too many choices for their children and feel the need to be that involved than to stand back and watch a person with no legs try to walk. Absolutely, children are individuals and they should embrace their individuality. I wholeheartedly believe that and want that for my daughter. However, the stages of Baby to Infant to Toddler, if not for anything but due to continuing brain development, is impossible for them to make appropriate decisions for every occasion, cope adequately or fully understand long-term consequences. Continue reading
9 Month Old Reagan…
My Little Love,
You’re at the three-quarter mark of your first year in this world. The 9th month of your beautiful life and every day has been amazing to your Daddy and Papa. Our experience with you has been unique, wondrous, and filled with awe. We have enjoyed each day, each hour, and each second of your life as you have grown over these last 9 months and we are amazed at the little person that you are becoming. While I have cheered loudly as you hit your milestones, I have been in no rush whatsoever for you to get to the next. You have changed each and every day, and although I shouldn’t be, I’m already sad to say goodbye to the baby that you were. No, I don’t miss teething or the sleepless nights, but I know that as you get older, you’ll want less and less to do with my two arms around your little body. Continue reading
Wonderment…
Wonderment is an emotion that is comparable to a surprise but that is more when people feel when perceiving something very rare or unexpected. Wonder is a feeling of surprised amazement and so is wonderment. If you feel wonderment, you can’t quite believe what you’re seeing. Nonetheless, it is real…can be touched, felt. Maybe even heard. Wonderment is what I have been feeling over the last 3 months with our daughter. It’s a wonder what occurs with a little one and the growing that takes place in such a short time span. Continue reading
From The Stork 