Category Archives: Christian Holden

Two Things About Joshua Tree

I wish I were going to say, “Joshua Trees and burrowing owls” but I’m going to have to go with SWAMP COOLERS AND HULA HOES. Two things I never think about until I’m here and hula hoe-ing the whole damn … Continue reading

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Letter to Christian at 2 years 1 month

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAD26HWfAis] Hello Baby, The last couple of months have been rather momentous for you. In fact I don’t think you noticed your birthday (May 23) being eclipsed by the birth of your cousin Leela (May 21) at all. In fact, … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Little Dude!

Christian had a great second birthday, unfinished birthday crown and unfinished birthday banner notwithstanding. Here’s a vid to tide you over until I can write a proper birthday letter. Been busy holding the newborn Leela! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIzWuYqtXCM]

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Letter to Christian at 23 Months

Dear Baby, Forgive my endless hugging and smooching, but you are almost two years old. It is sending me into a near-panic to have you grow up so fast. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FvJWTIYrDM] I also have moments of wondering if you are going … Continue reading

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Letter to Christian at 22 Months

Hi Baby! You are gently snoring away on the bed behind me as I type. Your Ganma came to spend the day with you last week, and she kept making comments on the variation of, “Boy! He sure has a … Continue reading

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Letter to Titi at 21 Months

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubTrNKJgtCc] Dear Baby, This language acquisition stuff is the best. You make me hoot and holler all the time. WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR MATERIAL?? Today you pointed to a fuzzball under my desk and shouted, “Goss! Deegusting! Tash! (“trash”)” … Continue reading

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Advanced Shape Recognition

This week Christian got up from his potty and looked in. And then said, “Mushroom.” Sure enough, his poop had landed vertically, was a bit squished down on top, and looked like a mushroom. Then yesterday, he got up. It … Continue reading

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Not Chocolate Cake

You know how it goes, It’s all fun until it gets in your nose. I’ve already posted the video below, but am posting a second time since it goes with the pictures Sierra sent me from her iPhone. Just look … Continue reading

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Letter to Christian at 20 Months

Dear sweet Christian, You are really giving me  run for my money these few months – maybe that’s why there hasn’t been a letter to you in a while – I hardly have a moment to sit in front of … Continue reading

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Enjoying the Rain

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