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From the category archives:
Circus Shots
Sometimes you never know the impact a simple baby shower gift can have. Before my oldest was born, my third grade students threw me a “surprise” baby shower. And one of my students gave me a little lamb banky baby that has a head on one end and the tail on the other. 
My son ended up latching on to it and sometime before his sister came along he called the lil lamb, his baby. Baby went with him everywhere… I can even recall driving back to church to get it so he could take his nap one fateful afternoon when we left it behind.
We proceeded to get “babies” for each of our children. Some kids are more attached to their baby than others, but all of them sleep with them pretty much every night. Scott made up stories for the kids starring their babies… Our first born has Sir Lamb a lot. Then we’ve got Snoop Doggy Doggy.
And beary bear.
The three had many adventures on their intergalactic star ship cruiser before retiring and moving into the circus house to serve as protectors of the circus children.
We recently presented our newest circus member with a baby of his own. His identity has yet to be revealed as Daddy still needs to debrief with the other three babies and learn his secret identity. Perhaps it’ll be revealed on our next long car trip.
But, he’s gotten quite attached to it already. I find him stroking the edges and curling up with it in his crib as he falls asleep.
If only I could give such a baby gift that would have such lasting and sentimental value to a family. I am certain that girl has no idea how much her little lamb blanket grew to mean to my family.
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The youngest circus member is thriving! At 2 and a half months he’s weighing around 15lbs. (my biggest baby yet). So far he is really easy going and super snuggly. A perfect combo for my youngest cast member. We’re on some what of a flexible schedule/routine, which is a huge praise, as we’re starting school next week with the older crew members!
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One of my favorite things about parenting, is watching my children interact with each other (when they aren’t fighting that is). It’s fascinating to me to see the differences in their bonds and relationships. One relationship which I have observed recently growing is that between my two girls.
With only 17 mths, and a few inches and pounds between them, they are in so many ways peers. They share much in common, and yet are so very different. It’s been my prayer since the beginning that as they grow, their bond of friendship grows only stronger.
A loyal sister is worth a thousand friends.
~Marian Eigerman
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Alternate Title: How Your Army Looks When You Have 2 Younger Sisters
I couldn’t help but smile when I looked out the window and saw this scene…makes me laugh when looking at it on the computer as well. Quite a motley crew we have defending the fortress… the leader in his camo’s with his walking stick (or staff as he refers to it), his trusty sidekicks following in their fairy wings, and Uncle Jim covering from behind with the ever elusive fluorescent double barrel shot gun.
Bad Guys Beware!!
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A year ago today my SIL was due to have her first born, my sweet nephew Eli, who the circus children affectionately call “baby Ewi”. I can’t believe he turns one next week!! He’s in town this week eagerly awaiting the arrival of his daddy from Iraq for his R&R.
I am so thankful that I have a SIL who is willing to travel, b/c even though they live in El Paso, we’ve gotten to see them 4 times this past year! (more than that really as one of those times was an extended 2 month visit to the area).
It is my heart’s desire that my kids will have close friendships with their cousins and many fond memories of playing together growing up. (with a few humorous photo sessions thrown in there as well)
After capturing such a delightful group shot of the 5 of them, we decided to throw Pop in there too since it was his birthday celebration that we were gathered for… clearly the later photo session didn’t go as well as the former… but it def made for more laughs when looking through the pictures!!
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