Ok. This is a biggie. Not in the way that some other posts are biggies, but in a different (and maybe even biggie-er) way. I have been writing this blog for over seven and a half years. On it I have shared my innermost thoughts and feelings; my deep secrets; my real-time triumphs and trials. I have even shared ...
(Editor's Note: This post was originally composed on Monday, December 19. Writing had to be postponed* which accounts for any confusion as I refer to "today" as "Monday" when it is, now, Tuesday. Many thanks!) Today, I had a massive case of déjà vu, and not necessarily for the best reasons. I am really fascinated by the concept of ...
I cannot start this post without acknowledging two important things: 1. I have a LOT about which to write. I have formulated at least a dozen posts in my head over the holiday weekend (about gratitude, parenting my daughter v. my son, Thanksgiving and what it means to me...) but, for now, this is what is flying ...
Why lick the bowl of brownie batter when your brother can paint your face with it!? Scene: Home, after a long, lovely winter break. It's the last day before going back to school. 11:30am Boy: Boppy! Do you want to go downstairs and get a snack together?! Girl: Yes! Boy: Yay! Because we are best friends! (I thought to myself, "Wow, these are ...
My two little gems shrouded in light; their own glow. You are my sunshines.
Your little piggies, loves, are perfect and they match-- twenty small heartbeats.
This morning, both of my kids woke up before 6am. I can't complain, as they both crashed last night at 6pm. Except, now they are totally a #team, which is awesome, and only slightly terrifying. So, their morning ritual is now this: One child usually wakes up first. If it is my daughter, I can tell because I can see ...
I forget the rest." -Walt Whitman
The fourth of March has been an important day for me for many years. It is a happy day and it is a sad day. First, happy. March 4th is my girl J's birthday, and yesterday she celebrated the big 3-0. I stayed up until midnight so I could make sure to wish her a "Happy Day" ...
Morning glow by your light We can make the new day bright And the phantoms of the night Will fade into the past Morning glow is here At last. -Stephen Schwartz, Pippin
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