Climbing...Climb On...Can you find Amelia?

The Nichols' Family climbing outing. I (Courtney) did not really participate as my shoulder is still tweeked but a good time was had by all and Amelia enjoyed playing in her pack & play outdoors. Can you spy Amelia in the second photo?

First Trip to the Beach

Although she is smiling in these pictures I think that Amelia is going to share her mother's opinion of the beach (would rather have the mountains or a pool)I believe we sat in traffic longer than we stayed on the beach but we made memories and that's what's important. The traffic was moving soooo slow that I eventually got out of the car and walked with Amelia in the shoulder of the road.

Moments with My Friend Mary Lou

Newport, RI with my friend who is in the 5th percentile of her class (I remind you that I am in the 90th percentile a.k.a. HUGE)

Best Birthday Gift EVER!

A friend of mine recently (and somewhat reluctantly)told me that for her birthday her mother gave her (and her husband) "1 free weekend a month" of babysitting for one year (this includes over night care) This same friend also found a mother's day out program that provides 40 hours of care a month for $100... $100 not for a day(as in Boston)...per month! How beautiful is that? If anyone deserves it, she does :)

Culinary Artist

Sleeping Like An Old Man

Sometimes we don't feel like fighting Amelia to get her to take a morning nap so on days like this we just let her crash when she feel it's time.

Indoor Playground

a.k.a the matress to our sleeper sofa pulled out and surrounded by the sofa cushions:) a bit desperate aren't I?

Cheers!

Dressed Child with Top of Head Showing :)

these pictures are now a month old but as my sister says "better late than never"...i still don't buy into that philosophy but today it works:)

For those who care

a.k.a the grandparents.... early this morning I went to Amelia's room to feed her. After eating I placed her on her back in her crib and went downstairs to get some water. When I came back up to check on her I found her sitting up in her crib!!! Big time I tell you. Looks like we'll be lowering the matress in the crib as she is becomign an adventurer:) First time beach pics to come sometime this week!

One Hour Proposal

So I stand here multitasking I am wondering what families could be like in America if moms nation wide were alloted (1) free hour a day to do whatever they want? Just (1) hour is all I am thinking. And "want" is the keyword...not have to do. That turns out to be a whopping 7 HOURS a week for those of you who find the calculation a little challenging:) 7 hours to read, take a nature walk, sit and stare at a wall, drink a cup of tea, chat uninterrupted with a friend, write a letter to some one special, wander aimlessly through a cute little shop, sit in the bathtub...no laundry, cooking, cleaning, trips to the grocery store, paying bills, working, changing diapers, feeding others,etc. Just 1 blissful hour to yourself. I think this proposal could transform homes and families nationwide. What do you think?

Just a laugh...

Life really boils down to 2 questions...

1. Should I get a dog....?



OR...

2. Should I have children?



We say both... find out how life REALLY isn't all about YOU!