Hello, July. I see you creeping around the corner. June has been both long and short for me. It’s been both hard and good, too. As always, in things of greatest importance, we are well. My family is healthy, as are our neighbors and friends. I hope you and yours are, too. I lost a […]
Category: Mom Life
To our number one, our jungle gym, our laugh machine, our snuggler, our tickler. We love you. And to Grandpa and Papa who make our lives so sweet. You are special. Thank you, Dads. We adore you.
Love Her … mione. How can Harper be eight? This young lady is dynamic, smart, observant, thoughtful, loyal, creative, and sassy. She’s absolutely perfect for us. Harper loves tomboy clothes, riding her scooter, and playing soccer. She loves to paint and write, chop vegetables, make her bed, and leave notes for her family. She likes […]
I love this kid. What’s not to love? He makes all of us smile. He tickles our feet and cracks himself up. He wakes up early, because he can’t wait to begin a new day, ordinary or not. He loves to eat and closes his eyes in ecstasy at good food. He is an expert […]
I did not think the news could get worse. 100,000 American deaths to date and more to come. And then, last week happened. And then, our cities started to burn, and heartbroken people started screaming to be heard. One tragedy is unimaginable enough. But two devastations at once – well, it feels impossible. I watch […]
Well hello computer. It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Truth be told, I haven’t wanted to spend any more time on the screen than needed. After hours of webex meetings, grading, and recording instructional videos, my eyes were done for. Burning. Over it. However, I am coming up for air! Memorial Day has […]
It seems nearly impossible now to turn off my thoughts. There is time to muse, restless nights to worry within, sudden vivid dreams , and opportunity for quiet in our days. I took a long and meandering bike ride this morning, and the undulating pavement and path with little logic or destination, matched what was […]
What day is it? Wednesday? Saturday? Is anyone else having this conversation with yourself when you wake up in the morning? I am losing touch with the calendar the farther and farther we delve into this life of quarantine. I am also regularly engaging in inner conflict: Yes! I love being home / get me […]
March was a month to remember, wasn’t it? I will vividly recall the Thursday evening I spent in my classroom packing up my school bag after being told to take everything I might need in case I couldn’t come back to the building. Even then, I did not clearly understand what was ahead. I said […]
So these are some strange times. All at once, I can’t believe how fast and slow it has all seemed to evolve. The rumblings at first seemed distant and their vibrations slow to move toward our lives. I look back and think sadly, why didn’t I listen to my world neighbors’ news more closely? The […]
