My birthday is coming up next month and for some reason as this particular birthday approaches I feel old. This is the year I turn 30+5. That’s what I’ve decided to refer to it as, 30+5, because the actual combination of the numbers is just too much for me right now. I think I… Continue reading 30+5
Last night, at just under 3 weeks old, our daughter had her onstage debut at our church women’s Christmas event. Here’s what I told her (and a room packed full of women of all ages)… Naomi, do you see all those people out there? Ok, I realize you can’t actually see that far yet, but… Continue reading Anticipation
Dearest Baby Girl, In about a month we will finally get to meet you. Your Dad, your brothers and I are incredibly excited about it. I admit that the first part of getting to meet us, the actual birth process, is going to be a bit of a rude awakening – for both you and… Continue reading Enough
Last night I sat at the dinner table worn, exhausted, contemplating my effectiveness as a mom. An hour earlier I had been kneeling in the rain on the edge of a busy sidewalk as dozens of people walked by. I was clinging to my four year old and using every tool in both my mom… Continue reading It’s Not for the Weak
I wrote this post 3 years ago on Josiah’s first birthday and today, on his fourth birthday, it still stands so true. Today we celebrate a 4 year old who can light a room with his smile, jumps into each new adventure and relationship without abandon, knows exactly what he wants and when he wants… Continue reading I Still… Should Have Known
Abby Kitchin 