The school year has wound down and it’s definitely been an eventful last half of the school year for our family. A life changing decision, a whirlwind move to a new city, new neighborhood, new schools. The kids had their legs swept right out from under them, and they’ve been wonderful about it. While the…
Mother’s Day is coming up just around the corner, and in honor of Moms everywhere – I’m partnering with Harry and David for a deliciously divine Tower of Treats Mother’s Day giveaway. This treat filled box will arrive on the doorstep of the mother of your choice (yours, his, hers, mine, you, your BFF, your…
Over on Babble Voices I wrote about Talking to My Kids about Boston and the inspiration for that picture.
The first load is on its way to Katy and the kids and I are following it in a few minutes. Today I attended their last East Scholars assembly and it was bittersweet. So much excitement on the horizon, but I got tears in my eyes as I took a picture of Princess with…
Happy Birthday, my love. Nathan – January 27, 1976 Today, January 27th, is one of my favorite days of the year; it’s the day we celebrate you. You are the man who captured my heart and healed it. Thank you. Without you, I would not be who I am, where I am. Every one…
Vivian Odessa Matthews July 5, 1931 – January 25, 2013
Dear God, Please still my impulsive tongue and allow my words to be yours. Give me words to comfort and soothe, allow me to be your vessel. Give us strength and Grace. Amen
This morning I crawled into bed with Monkey and nuzzled his sleep tousled hair, kissed his pillow creased cheeks and inhaled the smell of small, sleeping, content boy. This lasted mere seconds before Nathan swooped in and started tickling and waking Monkey with smiles and laughter. This morning, I brushed Princess hair and helped her…
There are real rollercoasters And the emotional ones that you experience when your kids disappear at an amusement park… Read the story on my Babble Voices blog today.
Six S-I-X How is that possible? Even as I type the words, I can’t believe it. Even after you came barreling into my bedroom this morning at 4:45AM (thank-you-very-much) screaming – “It’s my birthday!!! I’m SIX TODAY!” I still can’t believe that it’s been six years since I first held you in my arms….