Friday Things
1. Duke has been taking a very serious interest in whatever Joseph is doing, especially now that he’s awake a little bit more, kicking around and making all kinds of noises. I have a feeling they’re going to be the best of friends! Einstein takes a passing interest, sniffs around, and then goes back to his spot on the floor :)
2. Joseph is 6 weeks old this week! He’s been smiling and is much more alert and aware of his surroundings. He loves gazing at new things, and he’s finally started to notice to his furry brothers, as well :)
3. In the month or so leading up to my due date, my mom started making meals for us to stash in the freezer so I wouldn’t have to worry about cooking after the baby was born. She made wedding soup, my favorite chili, baked ziti, meatloaf and spaghetti sauce. Both she and my in-laws brought us tons of food in the weeks after Joseph was born; once all of the hubbub died down and we started to settle into a routine, being able to pull those things out of the freezer was a godsend on nights when we were starving but had no energy to make anything ourselves. I came across these posts on The Kitchn, which are great starting points for stocking the freezer with make-ahead meals: A Week of Dinner from the Freezer and 10 Freezer Meal Plans from Real Home Cooks.
4. In related news, I actually cooked dinner for the first time since Joseph was born last Friday. I made cheesesteaks, which are one of our favorites… quick and easy, and it helped me feel normal again. It didn’t dawn on me until they were in the oven that it was Friday and it was Lent… oops. My brain is currently a shell of its former self.
5. I have to laugh every time I see schools announce their snow delay or closing on Twitter… I still remember hanging out by the radio listening to the long list of schools, waiting to hear ours. I think I was probably in high school before they started reading them on TV… even then, the ticker across the bottom was still a couple of years away!
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6. Speaking of snow days, March definitely came in like a lion in my neck of the woods! I love snow, but I’m definitely ready for it to warm up. My birthday is at the end of March; sometimes it’s 70 degrees and sometimes it snows… always a toss-up!
7. Have you seen any of the Oscar-nominated movies? Tell me what I should add to my Netflix queue!
8. Do you fill out a bracket for March Madness? I never watch college basketball (or any basketball, for that matter), but I’ve filled out a bracket for the last handful of years, and it totally brings out the competitive nature in me, ha. I get obsessed with following the scores for the first couple of days and seeing if any of the upsets I picked actually happen.
9. We’re still chugging through episodes of 24 in the evenings – right now we’re not quite halfway through season two. I love it, however every time I hear David Palmer talk I feel like I’m watching an Allstate commercial ;-)
10. TGIF! My boys and I wish you an awesome weekend!
Ah, yes, I remember watching the school closings on TV just hoping to see mine and being crushed when it wasn’t there. I’ve seen a lot of the Oscar movies. Enjoyed Birdman, loved Whiplash and Wild. Currently halfway through The Imitation Game and it’s the best!
Loved the beautiful photographs of you, Joseph and the dogs. It reminds me of my daughter when she was a baby and toddler; there was always a dog or cat close by, adoring her and protecting her. Like you, our pets are close members of our family (we’ve got a Golden Retriever too). Glad you are allowing them to bond and connect; it’s healthy and nurturing for both animals and children. Now my daughter is 7, she is fanatical about and adores all animals. They are her best friends and favourite playmates. Enjoy every magical, beautiful moment with your baby and animals. They are all gifts.
Gorgeous family, sweet little face, and your dog is handsome too! Enjoy every minute. Little Joseph will grow up so face you won’t believe it. :)
I am sorry to say, but I think this is very irresponsible of you. It makes me so mad to see so many pictures online with infants put in precarious situations with dogs. I am sure you know your dog but what would happen if your baby would make a weird noise and your dog bit him or even stepped on him. Who would be a fault here your dog or you? You would be furious with your dog but in reality it is you who made the choice to lay your newborn baby on the ground to let your dog smell him. Plus, why would you want your dog’s mouth directly on your infants face? Come on, dogs are dogs and need to be treated as such. I am a proud owner of two German Shepherds that are a part of my family. They live in my home and go everywhere with me. With that said, I still would never allow my dogs that I trust with my life go face to face with a brand new baby.
last photo where you all sleeping is so great, beauty of human and animal
Hi BEB,
I always look forward with delight to Friday’s photos. That green towel around your sweet pea looks so cute. And the Golden is certainly tying up a close bond with Baby Joseph. There’s something about the fragrance of a newborn, right? You are certainly blessed!
Gorgeous baby! After seeing your goldens, I’m going to get another (lost mine many years ago). I loved Whiplash too, but it is very intense, and if you’re not up to that, and just want a really good love story with intrigue and vile villains, beautiful clothes and extremely good-looking actors, try Grand Hotel. It’s known as the Spanish Downton Abbey, but I found it so much better.
Sweet, sweet photos. Thank you for sharing them with us. Love the love.
THOSE are the photos I’ve been waiting for! Now that’s a family.
We are chugging though episodes of 24 as well and I think the same exact thing every time I hear David Palmer!
Kari
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He is TOO cute! I hope you are doing well! Sounds like you’ve got this mama thing down! xo
Absolutely heart-melting! Am thinking of getting a setter, thanks to all these cozy pictures! Bravo, Mom :D !
You all look so cozy :))) Happy weekend!
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Michelle,
Your boys are so adorable. So glad you’re adjusting so well to being a Mom.
In other news, I am so ready for the snow and frigid temps to be over this season. Have a great weekend.
Annamaria
Oh I love puppy and baby pics!
Lucky lady!! But now you need some more estrogen around your home-time for another soon!!! My kids are 30 and 31 and I am retired. I still prep and freeze food. I have lasagna and turkey enchiladas in my freezer in individual portions-that way my hubby and I don’t have to eat the same thing if we don’t want to. I also take my ground turkey and freeze it in 4 oz balls (in a muffin tin that i put saran wrap on so i don’t have to wash it). They will defrost fast should i need emergency dinner. You will still be doing this 30 years from now!!
What a sweet beautiful boy! Thanks for sharing. Yes, getting ready for the brackets!
Since we live on Tobacco Road in NC(home of UNC- NC State- Duke-Wake Forest)
we watch a lot of college basketball and love it!
Baby and dog photos are all adorable, they will have such a good time together when he is older!