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 […]
I have never been a runner. I first picked up a pair of tennis shoes after my first child was born in 2006. As was expected, the pregnancy had changed my body and I was looking for a way to regain my strength and flexibility. I balked at the price of gym memberships and the […]
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 […]
The clock said 4:09 when the explosives went off. This afternoon, in solidarity with other runners from around the country, I laced up my shoes and ran 4.09 miles. I ran for Martin, an 8-year-old boy who wanted people to stop hurting each other, who dreamed of world peace. I ran for Krystle, a 29-year-old […]
Four somehow snuck up on us. It's unbelievable, really. You're so grown-up now. Jumping high. Standing tall. Running fast. Being so perfectly, astoundingly, radiantly YOU. My solitary child. You love to play with dolls and read books all on your own. Of course, you also adore your sisters and cousins and grandparents. There's no doubt […]
9 months ago, you arrived in the world with pink cheeks and a voice. No one needed to give your bottom a gentle slap to get you to cry. Your lungs knew exactly what to do. Even with that kind of entrance, you've been the happiest of babies from day one. It's true that you […]