Category: Harrison

What’s Up Wednesday {04.28.21}

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These are some of my favorite posts to read on others’ blogs. A little peak into a whole variety of things going on in Lane Life Lately. Today, I’m linking up with Shay and Sheaffer to share with you what’s going on in our life!

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:

I’m making two meals this week: Mix and Match Mama’s Sausage Vodka Pasta + Cafe Delite’s Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese

2: WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:

Where the time goes, honestly. You all know I’m a Timehop addict. Timehop is an app that shows you pictures from that day in years past. And right now, I’m in a whole land of newborn Harrison-ness from three years ago. And I’m just baffled about how it happened that the little kid that stands in front of me now is the same helpless little baby just three years ago.

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Friday Favorites {04.23.21}

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Happy Friday, friends! I am two weeks post second vaccination this week, which has me so very thankful! And ready to do all the things. Is it strange, though, I still feel super cautious about doing some of the things we used to do regularly before this pandemic? I can’t wait to go out to a restaurant with Nathan, but a little part of me is still saying, “Yeah, but is that smart? Are you sure you want to do that?” Amazing how we can re-train our brain. May be time to start re-training it to be more normal. 😊.

I’ve got a whole lot of family favorites this week. Enjoy and happy weekend!

I know Easter was forever ago, but I haven’t had an opportunity to share any pictures yet from our Easter celebrations. We got the chance to see my family for Easter this year, and I had so much fun watching Harrison and cousin Evie Easter egg hunt at my parents!

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Learning to Live with Food Allergies

Posted on by Lauren Lane

I’ve shared a lot about Jonathan’s journey over the past couple of months with plagiocephaly and torticollis. I haven’t mentioned much about Harrison’s food allergies lately, and I’ve never really shared how we identified his food allergies.

Harrison has several different food allergies. We’ve identified that he is allergic to eggs and sesame. Nathan has very mild food allergies, but it wasn’t until our niece was diagnosed with a severe gluten allergy a year before Harrison was born that we had food allergies first come to roost for our family. Because of what we saw first hand with Evie, we were on the look out for food allergies with Harrison when we started to introduce solid foods to him. I nervously gave him gluten for the first time, and waited nervously to see if he would react. I was on high alert, too, as he first tried peanuts. I wasn’t really well versed on the common allergens, though, aside from gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and dairy.

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7 Quick Harrison Takes (v. VII)

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If you’re new around here, every once in awhile I like to round up seven quick things that are making me laugh or melting my heart about Harrison. Given this is Harrison’s birthday week, I thought we’d do a little peak into what early three year old life looks like lately.

I love going back to read these because it’s an easy way that I can memorialize these small little bits of his personality as he grows. Just the other day, I said “Thumbs up, Harrison!” And instead of putting up his index fingers like he had for months, he stuck his little thumbs right in the air. The end of an era, and it made me tear up just a bit.

-1- Lately, Harrison’s been replying affirmatively that he knows what things mean, and then immediately follows it up with an “I don’t know what that means.” So, we could say, “Harrison, do you know what the Easter bunny brings?” “Yeah.” “What does he bring?” “I don’t know!”

-2- Grabbing his brother or dad, and exclaiming, “Take a picture, Mom!” Or “Take a picture, Dad!”

-3- It’s a common one, but the way he pronounces “yellow” as “lellow.”

-4- When Jonathan starts crying, Harrison replies, “It’s ok baby Jonathan.” And immediately goes to get Jonathan’s lovie for him.

-5- “I like Francesco and Lightning McQueen.”

-6- I’m not sure where it started, but he exclaims, “What the heck in bob???” Who’s Bob? I have no idea.

-7- Everytime we go over a bump in the car, he asks, “Mom, you need a new car?”

Dear Harrison (v. VI),

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It was Friday the 13th. The weather was overcast and cool for a spring day. I woke your daddy up in the middle of the night after wondering by myself for several hours if this was the real thing. 

I was so unsure. So insecure. Afraid that I wouldn’t be a good enough mama to you. Afraid I would fall short for you. And yet the time had come for me to meet you. This strong, sweet little boy that would change my entire course of life. 

In your short three years you have already given me the whole world. 

When I’ve been sad, you’ve climbed into my lap and hugged me saying, “it’s ok, mama. Deep breaths.”

When I’ve laughed so hard at you, you’ve flashed me a smile with some side eye, knowing you’ve brought joy. 

When I’ve just been in a funk, you’ve said, “mama, you’re my best friend.”

You are wise beyond your years. Your heart is deeper and more beautiful than I could have ever dreamt. 

You are such a precious gift to this world. And I’m thankful for the front row seat to it all. Happy birthday, my beautiful boy. 

Love,

Mommy 

What’s Up Wednesday {03.31.21}

Posted on by Lauren Lane

After a full week last week of pretty much constant rain, it gave way to a beautiful weekend. Nathan went golfing for the first time in over a year, we played outside for hours on end, and even got to spend some time with my sister and the cousins.

Today, I’m linking up with Shay and Sheaffer to share with you what’s going on in our life!

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:

  • Saturday: Cheesy Pasta Florentine
  • Sunday: Burgers & Hot dogs
  • Monday & Tuesday: Leftovers
  • Wednesday: Shrimp Fried Rice
  • Thursday: Leftovers
  • Friday: Take-out

2: WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:

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Lanes Lately // March 2021

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I said on Friday that I’d ghosted this little corner of the internet lately. That means that there hasn’t been many life updates, so it seemed right to do a little Lanes Lately to catch you all up on the daily happenings around here…

MAKING: The grill is out, people! And burgers and hot dogs are being grilled! Grilling and smoking season is my faaaaav. I love heartiness of winter food, but food from the grill or smoker just tastes better in my opinion.

I’ve also got chorizo chili planned for later this week when the weather turns dreary and rainy. Our favorite for dreary, cold days!

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7 Quick Takes (v. VI)

Posted on by Lauren Lane

If you’re new around here, every once in awhile I like to round up seven quick things that are making me laugh or melting my heart about Harrison.

I love going back to read these because it’s an easy way that I can memorialize these small little bits of his personality as he grows.

-1- Harrison greets me every morning and every evening after coming home from daycare with the same proclamation. “DRY UNDIES!!!” So proud of you, bud.

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What’s Up Wednesday {01.27.21}

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Before I get into What’s Up Wednesday, I just wanted to thank you all for the support and love for me and little baby J yesterday, when I blogged about his plagiocephaly and baby helmet. Both here and on Instagram, there were just so many kind words. I’m so very thankful. It took me some time to process everything that was happening with Jonathan for myself, and then be ready to talk openly about it. I know, though, how much I appreciate others vulnerability in the less than perfect moments of life because of how much I learn from them. So, anyways, I just wanted to say, “Thanks!”

Ok – I love going back and reading these posts. A little window into what’s happening in our life at the Lanes lately. But somehow, my last What’s Up Wednesday was in October. I don’t know how, or what happened in life…but it’s high time to share a little Lane life.

I’m linking up with Shay and Sheaffer to share with you what’s going on in our life!

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:

I don’t know how it happened, but I’ve got so many good leftovers in our fridge that we’re going to be eating leftovers pretty much all week. And a good thing too because this week is super busy for me at work.

  • Sunday: Leftovers
  • Monday: Leftovers
  • Tuesday: Leftovers…or maybe Beef with Broccoli
  • Wednesday: Leftovers
  • Thursday: Pulled pork tacos from my parents!
  • Friday: Carry out dinner

2: WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:

A lot lately, I’ve curled up in Harrison’s bed putting him down for the night and told him stories about things he used to do when he was little.

Like how he would come into our bed Saturday morning, and jump right into the middle. He’d get himself all comfy cozy under the covers, and we’d watch Sesame Street. Lately, Harrison has loved hearing stories about things he did when he was younger.

Also, TODAY is our niece, Everly’s, fourth birthday! Happy birthday, cousin Evie! This was just last year…

And now she’s got her own sense of style. Have to say her style at four is more impressive than mine at 36.

I wish we could be eating sprinkle cake, running around your basement, and opening presents with you today!

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Friday Favorites {01.22.21}

Posted on by Lauren Lane

It’s been a crazy week at the Lane house. Baby J and I have been running from one doctor appointment to the next, all while trying to juggle a busy time at work. I’m thankful for some rest this upcoming weekend, the promise of good take-out to celebrate my birthday with my boys, and Chiefs football on Sunday (hopefully with our main QB!). Happy Friday, friends!

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