For about 5 months I was the sole provider of nutrition for my son. For over a year I held my son close to me so he could nurse at least once a day. It’s a bond between my son and I that no other person can duplicate. Breastfeeding has been an experience like none […]
Dear Christian, I can’t believe that it was about this time one year ago when your mom (a/k/a The Wife) said the scariest words I have ever heard in my life “My Water Just Broke!” I proceeded to act like a stereotypical male running around packing bags and getting dressed when she informed me we […]
One year ago from today, on December first, at 3:23 PM, after 17 hours of labor, my son came into this world. For 9 months this little guy grew in my belly, and I couldn’t wait to meet him. And now, one year later, he is the most amazing little boy a mom could ask […]
“525,600 minutes….525000 moments so dear…525600 minutes…how do you measure a year.I love that song from “rent!”! With my son turning one tomorrow I can’t help but to think back to this time last year. How could you not reflect!? For a long time now I have been looking back on old posts, pictures and videos. […]
Tomorrow marks the last first holiday in my little man’s first year of life. Wow….let me take a minute because it’s crazy to believe. Looking back to last year I can’t believe that 6 days after Thanksgiving my little guy was born. We still have so many more firsts to come, but Thanksgiving marks the […]
After the Alter is a blog about my "life after the alter" meaning after being married, and the changes that go with it. I am a mom to a beautiful boy and girl who are the stars of this blog, and a little Pomeranian named Tinkerbell. I LOVE being married to Captain Awesome, and here I share stories of my life as I learn how to be the best wife and mom I can be, and all my crazy thoughts along the way.