Category Archives: Christian Holden

We made our first emergency room trip with Christian today. Is there nothing worse than your own child being hurt? I can’t think of anything that would hurt me more. I’ve been at the La Leche League conference in Newport … Continue reading →

Yesterday you received what may be the best birthday card you’ll ever get. It’s a homemade Star Wars-themed card from your buddy, Aiden. It’s a keeper. (Although he also loves the Strawberry Shortcake card from Anna, which plays a rousing, … Continue reading →

Dear Christian, Well, nobody really thought we were going to get out of the two’s without some struggle did they? So a few things get broken, shirts get stained, and mama’s label-maker gets thrown off the porch – yup, you’ve … Continue reading →

Dear Christian, One of your favorite parts of the week these days is Earthroots day; every Wednesday we tail the Earthroots homeschool class for five hours in a different wilderness park in Orange County! And while you are too young … Continue reading →

Dear darling Christian, While some people bemoaned the rainy weather that we’ve had, you, well, you completely reveled in the rain. Your dad was on vacation the whole month of December and we dragged him along on lots of puddle … Continue reading →

Dear Christian, You’ve cast away aside your diggers and trucks for your brand-spanking freshly whittled bow drill fire kit, that your dad made for you tonight. As you tell me in this video, you are “Evan” and you are teaching … Continue reading →

Dear Baby, If anything, living you with you is MORE fun than before! You are such a communicator – and a real crack-up. You delight in singing the lyrics of your dad’s favorite songs, like “Vitamin C” by Can (Krautrock … Continue reading →

I saw my friend Sierra yesterday who’s been staying in a hotel for the last couple days (after a terrific vacation) because their house is getting sprayed. I said, “Looks like you had a great vacation!” She replied, “Except, since … Continue reading →