Category Archives: Raines – 2 Years

Breathe and Expand

Posted on March 21, 2011 by sdraugelis

This might just be me…but there is something about one’s first child.  At least mine.  Something that makes me pause.  Something…that breaks my heart.  With my first child, I learned more about myself than I did him.  And I learned … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What This Is?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by sdraugelis

It’s a picture of my bathroom light. With a toddler-sized pair of spiderman tighty-whities. I guess he prefers boxers. Xoxo S

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They Went Out in the Storm…

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sdraugelis

And came home with these. I’m the luckiest girl in the world. Xoxo S

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Raines’ First Haircut

Posted on December 14, 2010 by sdraugelis

My sister-in-law Krysta commented on my last post, Welcoming Pax Sylvester, that she was struck by how Jakob (her oldest son) seemed so old the minute they brought home the new baby. Yes.  It’s happening here, too.  My little man, … Continue reading →

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Dishrag Saboteur

Posted on November 4, 2010 by sdraugelis

So…..there is really only one brand of dishrag that I like.  It probably comes as no surprise to most of you, since I have been accused of being particular on more than one occasion. These dishrags are purchased, every year, … Continue reading →

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I Jus’ Wanna Be Raines For Halloween

Posted on November 2, 2010 by sdraugelis

Raines and I got into a tiff Friday morning.  He woke up, and announced, “I want to be a dragon for Halloween!” This was a problem.  From Oct 1 – Oct 21, he was intent (after much reading of the … Continue reading →

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The Things He Says…

Posted on September 25, 2010 by sdraugelis

I swear, he just gets more fun.  He is so verbal, and getting a little hint of what is going on inside that 2 year old mind is, at times, frightening “Don’t die, Mum.” WHAT??  or hysterical.   Read on…. … Continue reading →

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Making Dinos

Posted on August 27, 2010 by sdraugelis

It’s SO hot today, and poor little guy is getting over a cold. We’re hiding inside, AC blasting, making dinos. He’s quite proud. Pool later, of course. Then Stapleton movie night. Can’t believe summer is almost over.

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Why My Mom Finds Me Funnier Than Anyone Else Does…

Posted on August 27, 2010 by sdraugelis

The lights are out.  Raines and I are snuggling in bed.  I sneeze.  In the semi-darkness, I can see Raines put his finger up to his lips, very seriously. “Shh!” he says.  Then smirks. I start giggling.  I feel like … Continue reading →

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The Definition of Tired

Posted on August 13, 2010 by sdraugelis

Mike put R to bed. Somehow, they both fell asleep with all of the lights on, glasses on Mike’s face, and R still clutching his Han Solo action figure. I should probably also mention that this was our first night … Continue reading →

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