Tonight, at sundown, we said the Shehecheyanu, welcoming the promise of all that is new. And you know I love the New. But this week I have stumbled across some things, some old things-- rich memories, evocations, emotional souvenirs-- that have left me feeling breathless. Not only have I stumbled upon these remembrances, but I've also come across the words I've used ...
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8. Sun Because why have sunshine when you could have Starshine? Made this for my daughter's nursery while she was still in the belly; when she was still twinkle.
I still watch her, sometimes, when she’s sleeping.
I'm still moved by the rhythm of her breathing. I'm still shattered by the feel of her hands, as they hold me. I came across these little words, today, and I realize, now, that my heart has grown ever so much more. Sweet girl, you glow. My Daughter, March 2011 You are my daughter. You whispered to me in my dreams and said “Mama, ...
Now,
you may be gearing up for the big Bowl game tonight, or perhaps you're freaking out about Madonna's half-time show performance, but I can guarantee you, that there's little as thrilling as the day when a little girl and a big guy have their nails painted for the very first time. Now that's what I call pretty freakin' Super.
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5. 10am The Sunday Morning Dance Party edition. I bet you wish it were a video-a-day challenge, now don't you?
On a February evening,
on a short, chilly walk, my daughter reminded me to always stop to smell the flowers, and I reminded her to always stop to look for feathers.
Groundhogs Day
Groundhogs Day has come to signify the "Deja Vu" phenomenon in popular culture. And in my house today, that's exactly what it did. My daughter sat on my lap and read this book to me. And as she flipped through the pages, I was overcome with a feeling of familiarity; I have been here before. ... April, 2010. The day ...
A second.
The time has arrived. The questions have commenced. I've seen the looks. I've caught the half-second-too-long-glances lingering over my mid-section (nope, sorry, it's just the chicken burritos, thank you very much.) People want to know when we're going to have a second child. They wonder. They whisper. They ask. And the answer is... Not yet. Fooled ya, didn't I?! But, it's a valid questions. ...
Something New!
My sister and I, like any two people, have strengths and weaknesses. She is not great at cutting with scissors. I am terrible at parking. Weak. Yet, She is a Journalism whiz kid and I am an expert at Dirty Dancing. But, one thing that we are both really, really talented in is Blog Stalking. We are total blog-o-holics. In ...
Muchas Gracias
Just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for the words of support this week, as I cared for our sick baby. RSV is most certainly a Really Sucky Virus. But, we have such a good team. We are so blessed. Thank you. Thank you for the calls, for the emails, sending well wishes and offers to come over and ...
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