Wonders, Mishaps, Blunders and Joy.. commentary on my life as a mom in the form of letters to my son
For several minutes, I could hear the steady bounce of the springs on the trampoline. I could him karate chopping the air and yelling "Hi-Ya!" as well as other combative nonsense. Then suddenly I heard nothing. Until... "Mom, mom!! Come out … [Continue reading]
My six-year-old son doesn't remember hanging out with me for countless hours in our fertility doctor's waiting room. Much more patient than I ever was, I might add. He doesn't recall the separate, much smaller waiting area for patients who … [Continue reading]
Lucas was Lola's age (18 months) the first time he visited Disneyland. We had just moved to Orange County and I blogged about it here: Week One. A year and a half is the perfect age to go to Disneyland for the first time. Lola's first trip was this … [Continue reading]
I fell in love on my birthday. I can't stop thinking about tbe weekend getaway my husband and I took. It was perfect start to finish. The only problem, as it often is with getaways, it was too short. And now, I'm left pining for a … [Continue reading]
Something happened yesterday that really irked me. I took Lola and Lucas to a sandwich shop that we have passed dozens of times and Lucas and I have said that we want to try. We are loyal patrons of Subway, but love sandwiches and will try them … [Continue reading]
I saw this questionnaire circulating around Mother's Day and was curious how Lucas would respond so I had a third party ask him these questions about me. I love his answers! Especially #11. I can't even remember the last time I did a handstand, … [Continue reading]
It has been almost two months since my last blog post. I was hoping to have a lot more free time this summer to dedicate to my writing and Letters For Lucas, but that wasn't meant to be. Instead it has been a crazy busy couple of months filled with … [Continue reading]
Oh, how I love this boy! This boy who made me a mommy. This boy who brings magic and joy to my life when I need it most. This boy who is healthy and intelligent and creative and kind. This boy who makes me act silly and come up with … [Continue reading]
Although my husband might disagree, it really doesn't take a lot to make me happy.My children, of course top my happy list, especially when they too are in good spirits, getting along and healthy. For months they have both been battling the icks. I … [Continue reading]
I wish I remember the story of how I got my Mattel Newborn Baby Tenderlove dolls. I must have been two or three and I think my parents bought me one and my grandparents sent me the other, probably for a birthday, but it might've been … [Continue reading]
