Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
My guest today is Sue of Cookie's Chronicles with a letter that is both moving and heart wrenching. Sue is a lot like you and me, a mother with some regrets and battle scars, vivid memories and many amazing dreams for her son's and her own … [Continue reading]
At 18 we think we know it all. At least I sure did and as it turned out, as it does with most 18 year olds, I didn’t know a damn thing. If I could go back and read a letter from my future self, here’s what it would say: There will be loss, … [Continue reading]
They say laughter is the best medicine and when it comes to raising kids, there has never been a truer statement. Take is from Tracy, also known as Sellabit Mum. I had the pleasure of meeting Tracy at BlogHer last year and she is simply lovely. … [Continue reading]
A journalism professor I had in college said writers write to get it out of their head. I have never forgotten that and I firmly believe it. My brain is a constant mess of words and phrases, ideas and thoughts all bouncing around trying to find a … [Continue reading]
One in every eight couples in the United States are affected by infertility. Nearly six million families are childless. Some chose this option, but many more long for children that never come. According to the National Survey of Family Growth, … [Continue reading]
It's going to happen, I thought any day now, he's going to ask me, "Mommy, where's your mommy?" and/or, "Where's your daddy?". I thought I would be ready. I have thought about it a lot, actually. It weighs on me every day and especially … [Continue reading]
This motherhood thing is hard. Some days feel like we are just trying to make it to nap time, or at least a nice long quiet rest and if that doesn't happen, then bedtime. And then there's the guilt, always the guilt, but also the love. We should … [Continue reading]
We recently extended Lucas' preschool hours from three hours each day, three days per week to six hours each day, three days per week. It has been four days so far with Spring Break in the middle. Lucas will be three years old in June, he loves … [Continue reading]
Today I'm missing my little side kick, but I am proud to report I we survived Spring Break! In the beginning there was worry and dread. Lots of dread and then, I made a list! I outlined each day and before I knew it I was actually excited about … [Continue reading]
I know I'll never forget. How could I? And yet, I still felt a burning need to do something or rather have something to remind me and to acknowledge where we've been. Something to commemorate the tears and heartbreak, my way of … [Continue reading]
