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After buying a cute little mill house in Five Points, renovating it and thinking we would never live anywhere else we decided to move. To a rancher. A pink rancher. So not us. But, it will be, with time, elbow grease and good contractors! From the first time we walked in the front door we knew we were home. The new house is right around the corner from my parent's house where I grew up. We are so excited for Matthew and Charlotte to grow up here, riding bikes, going to the pool, playing in the woods... my childhood was filled with freedom and wonder allowed by a safe neighborhood that I could explore and make my place in the world. I am thrilled we can give that to our children.
These days our blog is filled with the adventures of Mateo and Charlotte...mixed in with a few home projects and recipes. But mostly the kids take front and center. Join us on the adventure!
5.4.12
Road Trip
I haven't been able to post for a while due to a major computer crash. Unfortunately we lost most of our pictures from February. Very frustrating. But, in the grand scheme of things, I guess it isn't that big of a deal. Who needs pictures when you have Robert Matthew in the flesh, right?
Finally I have replaced the computer so here's what's been going on. Matthew went on his first big road trip to visit the Duhon's in south Louisiana and then the Bairds in north Louisiana. He did really well in the car...no small feat for a 2 month old. Here are a few pics.
Finally I have replaced the computer so here's what's been going on. Matthew went on his first big road trip to visit the Duhon's in south Louisiana and then the Bairds in north Louisiana. He did really well in the car...no small feat for a 2 month old. Here are a few pics.
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| Just chillin at a rest stop |
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| Duhon preview party. |
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| Getting ready to meet the Duhons! |
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| Yummmmm |
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| Let's play pass the baby! |
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| Hanging out with Aunt Sue |
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| After one weekend with Uncle Harris, Matthew turned into quite the talker! |
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| Happy Birthday Aunt Viola! |
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| All the stuff required to travel with a baby! |
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| Rough morning! |
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| Geaux Tigers! |
16.3.12
A little cuteness
Before we left for Louisiana I wanted to get some pics of Matthew in a few special outfits in his room.
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| Sweet little booties made by Aunt Delly |
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| Sweet Mateo loves his tree! |
4.3.12
Time Flies!
I can't believe I am over half way through maternity leave, Matthew will be 7 weeks old on Tuesday! Where has the time gone? On one hand, I can't wait to go back to work, but on the other I am dreading it. Thankfully I get to ease back into things and will only be working mornings for the first few weeks.
Matthew is growing like a weed and becoming more and more responsive and spends a little more time each day awake and interacting. He loves looking out the window and he discovered the tree and the birds in his nursery this week. He's even started smiling! It's so much fun to talk with him and show him our little corner of the world.
We try and get out at least once a day. My parents being so close has been a godsend in this regard. I typically pack up and go over to their house several times a week. LB is thrilled to spend some time with Matthew and I enjoy working on one of my "projects", whether its organizing photos, making the weekly food menu or running errands. Matthew even got to attend his first continuing education class with me :-)
My mom has declared that she has never met a baby that farts as much as Matthew. While it can be comical, it also indicates he is one gassy baby, which means a lot of discomfort for him after he eats. I am on the verge of committing to no dairy and no caffeine for the next 2 weeks to see if it helps anything. I honestly don't know if I can do it. More than 50% of my calories are coming from dairy these days and I simply adore my cafe mocha every day...
He is still sleeping in the rock-n-play. For a while now, I have been saying I am going to let him sleep in the living room, but every night I cave and put him next to me in our bedroom. I also say I am going to start putting him down during the day either in his crib or cradle so he can start getting used to sleeping on his back...that hasn't happened either :-)
Some of the nicknames that have cropped up over the last few weeks include:
- Wigglebug or Mr. Wiggles: for obvious reasons
- Robert M: one of my dad's best friends affectionately calls my father Robert L. and I had never noticed until the other evening at dinner - I just love it!
- Mateo: spanish version of Matthew
Other than the gas, he is a happy growing baby!
Matthew is growing like a weed and becoming more and more responsive and spends a little more time each day awake and interacting. He loves looking out the window and he discovered the tree and the birds in his nursery this week. He's even started smiling! It's so much fun to talk with him and show him our little corner of the world.
We try and get out at least once a day. My parents being so close has been a godsend in this regard. I typically pack up and go over to their house several times a week. LB is thrilled to spend some time with Matthew and I enjoy working on one of my "projects", whether its organizing photos, making the weekly food menu or running errands. Matthew even got to attend his first continuing education class with me :-)
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| Wigglebug on the play mat at LB's house! |
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| LB helping move some of that gas! |
He is still sleeping in the rock-n-play. For a while now, I have been saying I am going to let him sleep in the living room, but every night I cave and put him next to me in our bedroom. I also say I am going to start putting him down during the day either in his crib or cradle so he can start getting used to sleeping on his back...that hasn't happened either :-)
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| Snoozing in the rock-n-play |
- Wigglebug or Mr. Wiggles: for obvious reasons
- Robert M: one of my dad's best friends affectionately calls my father Robert L. and I had never noticed until the other evening at dinner - I just love it!
- Mateo: spanish version of Matthew
Other than the gas, he is a happy growing baby!
23.2.12
I am so proud
A few years ago after I returned home, I became good friends with a local physician. As we got to be friends, it turns out that she had worked with my dad over the years. Through her stories, I have been blessed with insight into my father's life that I never would have known otherwise.
She has shared with me many stories, but my favorite was the one about a Christmas morning many many years ago. She had an emergency case and needed a colon and rectal surgeon. My dad happened to be on call. It brought me such joy to be able to put a name and face to the many Christmas mornings that my father was called away to care for a patient.
Often, when I am out and about, someone will ask if I am Dr. Baird's daughter. They will then tell me the story about how dad saved a dear one's life and sing his praises. I can't tell you how proud I am to be Dr. Baird's daughter. It is my hope and prayer that at the end of it all, I will have brought goodness and joy to those closest to me as my father has done for his patients over the course of his career as a surgeon.
Dad retired (for the third and final time) this past January. Last night, we celebrated his service as a surgeon during the past four decades. One of the nurses in his office shared with us an article written by one of dad's patients about him. This was written many many years ago and still rings true today.
Dad, you are my hero. You have touched countless lives and your legacy will live on through your family, friends and all of the patients you served over the years. Thank you.
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| Robert M. all dressed up for the celebration! |
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| Enjoying the roast! |
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| Current and former surgeons at the Clinic for Colon and Rectal Surgery |
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| Original partners of the Clinic for Colon and Rectal Surgery |
18.2.12
Cousins
Erin, Whit and Abby came for a visit this past weekend. We had a great time!
We were hoping to get a few pictures of the cousins, but neither of them were terribly in the mood...after taking these pictures we decided it wasn't worth it upsetting them so much!
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