Category: Totally Tatum

She seems to be posing with such confidence and ease.

What do I read into that!?

The BUMBO is definitely a connecting device. As I ready myself in the morning, and often as I make dinner, she watches me!

The other day, when I was reading Dr. Seuss’ ABC book to Tatum (well, we watched it on YOUTUBE being read aloud), it hit me. She is soaking up every minute of time with me as I am with her.

It is not possible to over-do time with her (as some may argue), but I can say that it is possible to UNDER-do time with Tatum. When one puts her child in a day-care situation, it appears to become “easier” to parent because one just hands off baby to caregiver, thinking…”you deal with it…I have to go.”

The conflict one faces in her heart is not understood until one is put in the situation directly. Can one be 100% worker and 100% mommy? I thought one could. I am not that person, however. Trying to do “it all” limits my ability to be the best mom I can be. I get ONE shot at this. ONE. No do-overs of babyhood.

 

 

 

Today, Tatum was feeling better so I figured I would try the bouncy thing! It’s new for her, so maybe she’ll fit right in! …or maybe not…baboing!~

 

 

 

 

 

I gave her 1/2 tsp of Tylenol…..and lots of prayer.

 

At Mimi’s Celebration on Friday, the 29th of March, I had Tatum wear something very special.

She wore my dress!

And this is Tatum…

Grandma’s Birthday at the Cheesecake Factory!