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Tag Archives: Rhea
Rhea is 5 months!
I know what you are all thinking. But what about her four month update? Well, friends, she turned four months on Ruth’s birthday when we were traveling to Florida. So, I was a little preoccupied. Also #fourthbaby. Also, I am … Continue reading
What we can learn about social etiquette from a baby
Hi there! Baby Rhea here. My mom didn’t call me “Baby Lady” for nothing. I am a master at proper social etiquette. How else do you think I can wake my parents up several times a night (regrettable, but necessary … Continue reading
Rhea is 3 months!
It kind of stinks having a baby at the beginning of the summer because come August when everyone else is talking about how they are so ready for boots and sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, you’re all: Wait, what? Where … Continue reading
Doubling Down: Wren is 18 months and Rhea is 2 months! (Update)
Because I know you probably don’t have the patience for a novel about Wren at 18 months and a separate novel about Rhea at 2 months. Rhea: So I skipped a 1 month update for her, but hash to the … Continue reading
In which Rhea is baptized (aka, shameless photo dump)
In the Catholic tradition, you are supposed to baptize your child as soon as possible, and for me that has never been any sooner than 2 months. (You Catholic mamas who can manage it sooner than that, my hat is … Continue reading