The Best Video Ever

I got this while in Denver. It is the best video ever.

Ever.

XO

Melted Hearts

My little (I'm big!) boy is sick with fever and aches. He has reverted back to his habit from when he was still a baby (and then a toddler) and needed to feel safe and connected. He digs his fingers into my warm armpit and then falls deep asleep. 

 

There was a time when this annoyed me: his nails were too sharp, his fingers too cold.

Now, after too many weeks or even months of Big Boy, this small return to a unique baby-habit... my heart melts. 

How did I get entrusted with this special soul? 

XO

Jelly Bean 9 Months

Today our little one is nine months old! This month has been one adventure after another. 

We can finally see a tooth poking through. When it finally pokes all the way through it will be her first. She still needs two fingers to balance herself while walking and she's become obsessed with the activity. Mommy and daddy's backs are getting stronger. ;) 

She celebrated her 9 month birthday by enjoying her first ice cream cone, with remnants of her big brother's chocolate ice cream still on it. 

And with her first ever swing, pushed by her older brother (sometimes gently, sometimes not quite so gently). 

Some days I look at her and am still in wonder at how healthy, how whole she is. And how lucky we are. 

XO

Improving the World

So we've moved house! Last weekend we were blessed with a number of helpers who managed to move all of our belongings from our beautiful apartment, down three flights of stairs, into borrowed vans and cars, across 10 or so kilometers, and then into our new house...all in about six hours.

Totally impressive!

And then helped unpack, arrange, cook, and play with PJ. All while smiling. Incredible, incredible.

The day made me realize just how lucky we are: we are healthy, have a wonderful support system all over the world, and so much more.

But not everyone is so lucky. So, while we continue to unpack our house (pictures are coming, I promise), I wanted to share two opportunities for us all to help improve the world. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read these two blogs and be inspired to support these channels or one closer to your home and heart.

1. A good friend of mine supports a charity very close to his heart by bicycling - with no little motor to support him - something like 1,200km through the South Australian bush. The goal this year is $75,000. Interested? Inspiring? Read more at Deuxpistolets.
2. A blogger that pushes me, inspires me, and makes me dream bigger is Glennon over at Momastery. There are always projects going on that anyone can become a part of (and then watch miracles happen). Here is an overview under Monkee See - Monkee Do.

Have others that you want to share? Post them here! 

xo