Camille
Octoberfest
Happy 500th blog post, Gummibunny! Two of Camille’s favorite things are walking around outside and dogs, so Lee and I knew Octoberfest would be a hit. This morning, we wandered up and down Riverstreet through a sea of… Read More
The Frequent Flyer Program That Makes Me Sad
As we signed in at the doctor’s office, the lady behind the counter asked me Camille’s name. When I told her, she said, “I should’ve known that.” The other worker added, “Yeah, she’s one of our frequent flyers…. Read More
We Survived
It was a long, tough morning but Miss Camille pulled through her surgery well and I don’t think any of us have permanent scars. I think the worst part for her was that she was hungry and couldn’t… Read More
Help For a Baby’s Aching Ears
I was somehow disappointed and relieved all at the same time today when the doctor announced that Camille needed to have tubes inserted in her ears. I had prepared myself – after all, she’s had 2 ear infections… Read More
My Shoe Obsession
Lots of women have shoe obsessions, but my current one has me dreaming about shoes much too small for my own feet. I’m obsessed about finding proper shoes for Camille, because I’m convinced it’s important for her growth,… Read More
Letter to Camille: So Sorry You’re Sick
My sweet angel. I just left your bedroom after giving you some more medicine, taking your temperature (although I knew you had a fever the moment I touched you), and wiping your forehead with a cool cloth. You’ve… Read More
Takes After Her Mama
I’m a sugar junkie, so I’ve tried to postpone introducing sweets to Camille in the hopes that she won’t follow in my footsteps. But I’m afraid she may have inherited her Mama’s sweet tooth. At baby school, whenever… Read More
Camille is Walking!
Every day Camille seems to be taking a few more steps on her own, and today she really started getting around on two legs. She’s still wobbly, like maybe there’s kahlua in that milk, but she’s figuring out… Read More
She’s So Famous
When we were at the reading festival yesterday, a photographer from the local paper snapped a few shots of us. Camille, her friend Christina, Christina’s mom and I were sitting at one of the reading stations while two… Read More
Musical Girl
As much as Lee and I love music, I’m quite pleased that Camille seems to really enjoy music too. To be honest, I don’t know any baby who doesn’t perk up to the sound of a song, but… Read More
