On Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 9:21 a.m., we welcomed Asher Austin Olson into the world. Even though I had a c-section scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on that same date, Asher picked his own birthday. Most of the day on the 23rd, I was having cramping that I now realize was real contractions. They were …
Monthly Archives: August 2011
A Truly Great Grandma
A couple weeks ago, I lost one of my favorite people in the whole world — my Grandma Proper. I’m pretty sure I haven’t processed it yet. I think that could be because I have so much else on my emotional plate dealing with the worry associated with Jude and the worry about how we’ll …
Countdown to Another Mess Maker
In no more than 8 days, we’ll welcome another mess maker to the family. Maybe the new little guy will be less high maintenance than the others, but I have my doubts. Within the last few weeks or so, Jude got into the lotion in our main bathroom and decided to decorate the 6×5 or …
#3
I already feel guilty about the lack of attention #3 (the little guy who will be born no later than August 24th) is getting. Although we got some great 4-D pictures of him 3-1/2 months ago, they are not loaded up on this blog. And, we’ve had no countdowns on the blog like we did …
Jude Olson: Ski Kid
He can ride a 2 wheeler without training wheels, go tubing and isn’t even afraid to try waterskiing. Check out this link of my amazing boy: I’m one proud Mama!