To each and every woman, Happy Mother’s Day. Maybe you have a child of your own. Maybe you’re a teacher, a neighbor, a youth worker, an aunt, a friend. There are so many ways you can end up playing the role of mom. This week in my job as a school counselor I was reminded… Continue reading To Every Woman
Sticky hands and lips. Always sticky. Bananas, peanut butter, a lollipop. Even a bowl of cereal somehow makes them sticky. Sweet hand in mine and kisses on the cheek. Voice too loud. Always loud. Excitement, frustration, a bumped head, just because. Smile so sweet, so sly. Precious cuddles. Perfect nap buddy. Too aware of his… Continue reading My Baby
Snuggled deep into my neck, breath on my shoulder, full weight of his body buried into my chest. Legs wrapped around my waist, sweaty fingers entwined in my hair. Trusting, taking comfort, relaxing as only a child can do. The moments I want to soak in and hold onto for a lifetime – to tuck… Continue reading Perfect Fleeting Moments
I have been back at work for three weeks. That’s three weeks of no longer being able to say I am a stay at home mom. Three weeks of cramming my head full of new knowledge and loving the challenge. Three weeks of regularly interacting with people over the age of three. Three weeks of… Continue reading 3 Weeks
My three year old is alternating between swishing yogurt around in his mouth and shouting nonsense words while my 16 month old shouts “bravo” and claps for his brother’s antics. Meanwhile I’m trying to get through just a couple e-mails and finish my tea before it has moved from lukewarm to officially cold. I want… Continue reading Exhausting and Beautiful
Abby Kitchin 