That's me--cornhusk mom.  So many days I wonder, "What did I do yesterday?" and I can't honestly answer myself.  I sip more coffee, really hunch down and think...ahhh yes.  It's a foggy memory.  So much has happened since yesterday.  My little cornhusk brain is mostly full of cornhusk hair and my memory is fairly thin.  Now, with the help of a few electronics, I can hopefully store up a few more memories.  My beautiful boys--William (age 2) and Wesley (age 6 months) will be the focus of this blog, but you may occasionally find me baring my naked soul to the reading audience and you may think, "Wow, that was so insightful."  That's the plan, anyway.

January 14--Wesley first rolled over on his own.  He hasn't done it since (almost a month later).

"Boppa" takes immense pleasure in reading to his boys.  With both on his lap he was almost giddy.  I couldn't resist taking a picture.

What a perfect surprise!  Grandma Susan moved back from Arizona to come play with us!  Even if Santa Claus was real he could not bring so much joy.

The first roll under his belt, Wesley focuses his attention on learning to sit up by himself.  Our hardwood floor does drive home the importance of good balance so I hide him from that reality with many wonderful props (still making use of that 'ol Boppy pillow).  

Grandma Sorum does the swaddle trick to soothe a grumpy baby.  We are so lucky she visits often and soothes Mommy, too, with hugs, homemade food and lots of encouragement.  You'd think I was training for a marathon the way my parents cheer me on.

It's Saturday morning and you know what that means.  Bluegrass music and waffles--a natural combination.  William mixes the batter and Zac and Wesley jam out.  You can see the sun coming in through the kitchen window.  I am glad we don't know the horrible-ness the next day will bring.

Daddy is home from the hospital!  He had corneal abrasions on both eyes and needed to stay overnight Sunday to manage the pain.  When I took these pictures on Wednesday he was still dilated from his eyedrops and shielded himself from the flash with baby cuteness.

The Olson Boys!  This blog's for you!  

This cornhusk Mom is tired from a long day.  We had fun at Aubray (Zac's sister) and Dan Erhardt's house tonight.  Zac's mom Susan made us a Thanksgiving meal feast (fyi it tastes just as good in February) and we got to see all the great decorations, toys and books Aubray and Dan have in their nursery.  Aubray is already 35 weeks pregnant with our little cousin.  We are bracing ourselves for more and more cuteness and, soon, lots of crazy fun with three little boys running around!

I thought for a long time about what this blog would be before starting it.  I thought about writing about any of the topics I'm most passionate about--parenting, teaching, making music, preserving our world for the future generations...  In the end I realized all of those things circle around what is central to my life now--my time with my kids.  I will always be passionate about all those things and I will always have a life outside of being a mom, but William and Wesley are the fuel to that fire and best reason I have to do everything else I do.  It is my greatest joy and blessing to be their mom.  Thank you for reading this and sharing the memories.