Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
She slowly makes her way down my leg. Groping and grasping. I'm glad I shaved my legs or this would be a painful journey. Her tiny hands were working hard. She thrusts her small body inch by inch. On a mission after my pink toenails it … [Continue reading]
You know you're a mom when on the rare occasion you go out of town, monumental things will happen at home. Okay, so that's a little dramatic, but Lola did officially start crawling over the weekend I was in San Jose at BlogHer 2014 (I'll share a … [Continue reading]
Three years ago when I attended my first BlogHer conference in San Diego, I was so nervous but looking forward to learning all that I could about blogging and how to be a better blogger. Back then I considered myself just another mommy blogger. I … [Continue reading]
Notice anything different about my blog? Take a look at my new header! My "letters" are now for Lucas and Lola. It only took me five months to get around to making the addition! Thank you to my terrific (and very, very patient) … [Continue reading]
I am in no way, shape or form a girly girl, which according to Wikipedia is defined as: "...a slang term for a girl or woman who chooses to dress and behave in an especially feminine style, such as wearing pink, using make-up, using perfume, … [Continue reading]
Yesterday was Lucas's last day at the preschool he has attended for three years. We tucked a love note in his lunchbox and shared cookies and snacks to celebrate with his classmates, who had all signed an adorable farewell card for him. He brought … [Continue reading]
Have you ever had one of those days (or weeks) when nothing is really wrong yet nothing is really right? It's hard to describe. You continue to go through the motions and you're content and things throughout the day make you smile, but there's … [Continue reading]
It's already starting. I can physically feel him slowly pulling away from me, needing me less and less. I knew it would happen. Not at five, but eventually. Lucas, what are you looking forward to about your new school? Making new … [Continue reading]
Babies are such a nice way to start people. - Don Herold I love hearing how humans enter the world, each story is unique and very special. I hope you don't mind me sharing Lola's birth story. I had taken Charlie for a 3-mile walk on the morning … [Continue reading]
My sister Leah met Tracy the Fall of 2002 when they were both Freshman at the University of Arizona. They have been best friends ever since. I have had the pleasure of spending a little time with Tracy over the years and have always enjoyed her … [Continue reading]
