The Dertiens Blog

I’ve never been a huge fan of Halloween.  It’s okay… I just don’t like seeing kids dressed up like witches, devils, and other less than desirable icons.  However, now that we have Avery, Halloween will likely be some part of our life from here out.  Since Avery is so young, we chose not to get [...]

Yesterday we had one of Steve’s coworkers over for dinner.  He was in town from Boston working at a client.  He was kind enough to bring Avery a gift.  Besides a snuggly, soft blanket, he brought Avery an elephant that plays music when you tug on it.  So cute!  Even better than how [...]

It is one of the most amazing things to see a child grow and develop.  Part of me rejoices with every new “trick” Avery accomplishes.  A small part of me is sad that my little girl is growing so quickly! 

Just tonight, Avery was laying on her playmat.  We have put her on the [...]

No, not New York City… the big apple at Robinette’s!  Steve, Avery and I met Julie and her girls at Robinette’s yesterday for some fall fun.  That place is great!  And do I have to tell you about their donuts and cider?  Delicious!  I don’t think there is anything more fall to me [...]

Written Sunday, October 18:

At about 11:30 pm last night, I found out that yesterday was Sweetest Day.  Avery and I received flowers from Steve earlier in the day and it still didn’t clue me in to the fact that it was a special day (I am lucky in that Steve is [...]

Avery is the most smiley when she first wakes up in the morning.  Steve and I are not sure where she gets this since neither of us are particularly morning people.  Even though Avery is smiling more and more, her smiles are still tough to catch by camera.  We had some luck this week though, [...]

Before having this little one, everyone told me to “rest up or “get sleep while you can”.  They were not kidding!  Avery is not a bad sleeper.  In fact, we are so grateful that she has done as well as she has.  However, sleep in those first few weeks was harder to come [...]