I had ACL surgery so that when you two become rambunctious boys I will be able to keep up. Hope you appreciate that.

Dear Lincoln and Carver,

This week, both of you had some pretty big milestones. Carver, you are now starting on solids. No longer will you be drinking only milk. Your first food was avocado mixed with breastmilk. I think you liked it. Next step will be carrots. I do hope you like solids. I really hope to fatten you up a bit. we also had your 6 month appointment with the doctor today and he said that you need to sleep 11-12 hours uninterrupted. This means we are going to cut off your 1am and 3 am feedings. This means you are to CIO. Tonight, you didn’t do so well going to sleep. I actually had to lie down with you and then carry you back to the crib when you fell asleep. I feel like you just needed a little cuddling and love and so I did just that. We spooned until you fell asleep.

Lincoln, today daycare started transitioning you to the 2-year old class. They also let you play in the big kid playground. I sat in the office looking to see how you played with the big kids. I know it’s a little overwhelming with so many of the big kids running around, but soon you will be one of those boys running and throwing balls. Right now, you’re like a little doe walking around with your hands behind your back. I’m so excited for you, but yet, I’m also so sad that you’re growing up so fast. My little baby is no longer a baby.

dear Lincoln and Carver,

Big step today. Today I made the decision to leave you with the hands of someone else other than your dad for a couple of days as I go join dad in DC. I wouldn’t normally do this, but it just so happens that President Obama will be giving the keynote address at the APIACS gala, and Hillary Clinton will be at the VIP reception. She may very well be the next President of the United States. And daddy will get to have a semi private meeting with the President! Isn’t that exciting?

I’m a little nervous about being away, but I’m sure everything will be alright. Before I left, I went to each of your rooms and you were both sound asleep. Watching the two of you sleep so peacefully actually calms me. I love you both so much.