Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
Last night Lucas finally went to sleep somewhere between 8:00 and 8:30, after multiple pleads visits from both Mom and Dad to "settle down". I love this time of the day, the hours that we reclaim our house and get to enjoy the peace, the calm … [Continue reading]
I honestly don't pay that much attention to the number of followers I have or the traffic my blog receives on any given day, but I do notice that every time I write about my grief over losing my parents, I lose one or two readers. Especially if … [Continue reading]
I always know what I'm going to get when I visit These Little Waves; a welcome pause from my hectic day and demanding tot, a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart and a smile on my face. Galit writes the way I hope to someday. Her words are tender and … [Continue reading]
Lucas is 2 1/2. It's time. He's been in a twin bed since April, off the bottle since June and attending preschool since August. I know it's time. Once Upon a Potty, Prince of the Potty, Everybody Poops, Potty Time With Elmo and Potty … [Continue reading]
Admittedly, I was not prepared for a lot of things when it came to becoming a mother, but the insane amount of noise has got to be the most frustrating. I did not know that from sun up to sun down chitter chatter, mumbo jumbo and other strange … [Continue reading]
I thought of you today as I cut up sheets of Lucas' school photos and made piles for family members. There should be a pile for you. I thought of you today when the construction and remodeling company called me this afternoon to give me an update … [Continue reading]
A couple of months ago, Rachel of Mommy Needs a Vacation shared a beautiful letter for my series, Letters For You called One Tear. Rachel wrote a heart wrenching letter to her father, Stinson, whom she was afraid of losing the year before. … [Continue reading]
Each time the topic of what to do with my parents comes up, I freeze. I don't have any deep thoughts on the subject, I just become mute. My sister would much very like to scatter their ashes somewhere special, a place where we could go and … [Continue reading]
Once upon a time... There's something magical about a beginning. A fresh start. A different approach. A new way of looking at things. A promise of things to come. My Letters For Lucas tag line used to be: The best is yet to be and I … [Continue reading]
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. - Thomas Paine As I took down our Christmas decorations yesterday, I thought about my year. As always, it was full of ups and downs, sweet memories and … [Continue reading]
