One little blessing sleeping peacefully next to me in bed. One little blessing in a hospital bed getting a colonoscopy, while Daddy waits patiently outside. One life in Mexico filled with adventure, unique experiences, blessings and 5 years of growth to look back on. One life in the United States to be dreamed about, anticipated,… Continue reading Morning Prayers
Deep breath…this has been a hard year and today, the very last day of 2015, did not make it any easier. Today my grandfather died – my third grandparent to pass away in less than four months. I am raw – still grieving the last two deaths and now trying to process this one. Honestly,… Continue reading The Year I Learned Not to Take Any Moment for Granted
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
Faster than a sippy cup plummeting to the floor. More powerful than two rambunctious little boys barreling straight into his chest. Able to reach things on the highest shelf without the aid of a stool. This is the man I married, the reason I have two amazing little boys, the one who brings me sanity… Continue reading Our Superhero
