The Kohlmans

Lawrence Allen Kohlman March 28, 2017 1:16 a.m. 8 lbs, 9 oz, 21 inches long

We had a low-key day on Lincoln's birthday. He stayed home from preschool with mommy. Uncle Daniel and Aunt Megan were in town, so they came over for a bit to play, then we went to Freddy's for lunch. That evening we had pasta and leftover cupcakes (the treats he took to school on Tuesday) and opened presents from mommy and daddy (clothes and books). He loves the book Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, so that was one of the books he got! I still can't believe he's four and how grown-up he is!

Dear Lincoln, Four years ago we got to meet you for the first time. We have loved watching you grow and learn since that day. At four years old, you are incredibly inquisitive. You ask questions all the time, wanting to make connections and know "why" things are the way they are. You love to learn, and one of your favorites right now is watching Planet Earth with daddy; you also love to read nonfiction, especially about dinosaurs. Daddy has been reading the Magic Treehouse series to you, as well as a few other chapter books. You love reading and often ask to be read to. Sometimes you will work with us on sounding out words, but not often. Another favorite activity of yours (particularly when riding in the car) is to list letters and ask what word they spell. You enjoy school, but you don't always want to talk about what you learn when we ask. You usually volunteer lots of information on your own time. Recently you've started to enjoy drawing pictures ...

Just a couple more weeks to go! We are so ready to meet you, little boy!

Memory 3/11/2017 Yes, I do remember. You told me a story. It was beautiful, I know, and important because you told me. So I smiled and vowed not to forget this time. And then, I felt the wind blow through my mind, gently, softly. Deceiving me into thinking all is fine. But then your beautiful words started to slip through my fingers, slip out of my grasp, like delicate autumn leaves blowing in that gentle wind. And I reached out to grasp that memory (to hold it close) (to keep it with me) but it was already gone. I chased the thoughts but could only find bits and pieces scattered now shattered (like broken bits of glass) I try to pick them up. But it's like my fingers are cut, bruised, bleeding. Your eyes search mine. They ask, without words, Do I remember? No.  So - please - tell me again. 

We decided to have Lincoln's fourth birthday party a little early this year, just in case baby brother makes an early appearance. He requested a Thresher cake and party, and we (especially Brad) were happy to oblige! I continued the tradition of making a pennant banner for the party. I really love how this one turned out! We ordered a cake from Cakes by Brenda. It turned out amazing, and it was delicious!

We still have a few decor pieces I want to work on and put in, but I am loving baby boy's room so far! Grandma Valerie made a quilt, and I used leftover fabric to make the pennant banners for the wall. I also ironed the circles on the curtain. We are so ready to meet this little boy - just a few more weeks!

A few years ago, Becca, Jill, and I started scheming to piece a quilt for the MCC Sale. We picked the Triple Irish Chain pattern and bought our fabric. We actually finished piecing the quilt over a year ago, but we couldn't find anyone to hand quilt it. My mom had a spot reserved at the Sedgwick Senior Center, and she generously offered it to us (since she didn't have anything ready that she wanted to have hand quilted). They did a fantastic job quilting it, and we're excited to see what it sells for!