We talk about moving. Daily now. Mostly, our conversations keep us right here in the city of our birth. This city is in our faces now - the mountains reflecting, the days of endless sunshine kissing our noses with freckles. Even after intensive travels, we can't quite get over the brilliant star-filled skies, the glorious […]
In my pride, I always thought that my children would read pre-pre-preschool. In the womb, I read them fairy tales. In toddlerhood, I balanced them on my lap and flipped through sturdy board books. I leaned over the bathtub and spelled out words with rubber letters. From about age two, I read them piles of […]
Dear K, You had it all planned out. For your 7th birthday, we would hike Seven Falls. On September 7th, we met at 7:45am and hiked approximately 7 miles. 10 adults, 11 kids. You led the way as you do. Running. Scrambling. Laughing. Tough as nails, but tender as they come. I picked you up […]
One year ago today, he was taking his last breath. I still remember standing in the kitchen, baby on my hip, pounding my closed fist on the brown countertops. Weeping out the only word that made sense, "Nooooo." Tim was leaving the hospital, screaming into the steering wheel after the sheet had been drawn over […]
Dear ME When I Am A Grandma, It's a little surreal that you've crossed into this new territory, isn't it? Just yesterday, you were changing diapers, singing lullabies, packing school lunches, and rocking babies of your own...and now, here you are, cradling the baby of your baby. Here are some pointers as you embark on […]
Lately, I look at you and catch my breath. How did we get from there to here? In 2006, you were a tiny 7pound bundle with notably perfect skin, a sweet-smelling head, and effervescent blue eyes. Now, you have blonde curls that frame your face, two missing front teeth, and long limbs that propel you […]