Conversations with Marcus

Melissa: Do you want a pumpkin muffin? I made them last night.
Marcus: YOU made Nana & Papa’s muffins?
Melissa: Yes, I gave them 3 this morning. Did you see them at their house?
Marcus: Yes, they were beautiful.

Conversations with Marcus

Papa: Marcus, I like you.
Marcus: I like you too Papa.

Marcus, after waking up, “I slept all night. ALL NIGHT!”

Marcus, eating nachos, “Mmm Mmm Mmm, I like chips!”

Conversations with Marcus

My mom used to jot down interesting things she heard me say so I couldn't wait to do the same for Marcus. Here are a few of the latest.



At Bedtime -
Mo: Do you think you were a good boy today?
Marcus: No
Mo: Do you think you deserve a bedtime story?
Marcus: Yes


Melissa: This guinea pigs name is Baby cakes.
Marcus: (later on) Hi Marshall cakes!


Marcus: (eating in the kitchen with Mommy) Hi
Melissa: Whom did you say “Hi” to?
Marcus: (looks down & doesn’t talk)
Melissa: You don’t want to tell me?
Marcus: No


At Breakfast time:
Marcus: Momma, I want Cheerios.
Melissa: (Takes out generic Toasted Oats)
Marcus: No Momma, I want the real ones!
Melissa: (Takes out actual Cheerios)

Basses Farm

Last weekend, we visited Basses Farm in Colgate. Marcus had his first pony ride, went on the train and fed some goats. Despite the chilly weather, we had a great time!

Life so far with 2 under 2

It's been about 12 weeks since Marshall was born. I go back to work on Friday and I have to say, I'm not dreading it. It was so nice to have the summer off. I got to spend more time with my sister who was home from college. I also got to spend some time with my friends that stay home/work PT. Best of all, I got to spend my entire days with my sons. As a mother to a toddler, it's great having the option to go to the park when he's going nuts cooped up in the house. It's actually become a daily activity. Marshall & I get a few days every week to ourselves thanks to my wonderful in-laws that baby sit Marcus. Mo & I are so lucky to have 2 healthy boys. Marcus is such a good brother to Marshall. We look forward to watching them grow up together.

Welcome Marshall William Robert!

I gave birth to Marshall 5 days early on July 13th. I started having contractions around 6pm and they mildly continued through out the night and into the morning. At 6am, I told Mo to pack his bag. We arrived at the hospital at 8am. I was still able to talk and walk through my contractions even though they were 4 minutes apart. I was really hoping we wouldn't be sent home for false labor. It turns out I was 6cm dilated! I pushed for about 40 minutes and Marshall was born at 1:19pm weighing in at 7lbs 15oz. He was 20.5" long. I have to say it was so much easier and less painful this time. Marcus was a pound heavier and looks like me. Marshall has his daddy's nose and is long & lean.

Summer Fun

We've been having an awesome summer. Marcus loves being outside, as most kids do. Here are just a few pics.