When the second child arrives it becomes a bit of a balancing act. The baby, the toddler, and the pot roast all seem to need your attention at once. And […]
Rain all day. Of the, “I can’t see the road in front of me, as the enormous puddle sprays my windshield” variety. I’ve noticed, the local news has noticed, everyone […]
In years past, I suspect their New Year’s resolutions May have been made under a cloud of sparkly falling confetti. Run farther, Or eat Healthier. Travel more, maybe? Earn that […]
A newborn is fresh fallen morning snow. When you closed your eyes, and turned your head into the pillow Your last sleepy thought was of the yellow street light, illuminating […]
Sitting there. You. Him. This boy leaning on your shoulder, that one in his arms. Perfect. Everything about this moment is perfect. Sunday morning. Toe tickling, and a storybook. The […]
Back when big sister Bentley was born, I remember being in love with her name. And now this one; little sister, Ellery Jane. It’s positively literary. I’m certain I will […]
Jack has already learned the fine art of sleeping through sibling noise. It’s a skill that comes standard with the third child. Whatever the decibel level of giggling, bickering, or […]
A few persistent raindrops made their way through the window screen. It was one of those afternoons made for being lazy; quiet except for the sound of the falling rain. […]
I have a habit of calling newborns “little one”. But Avery really is a teeny girl (thanks to her early arrival). She’s nearly five pounds of petite preciousness. Apparently small babies make […]
I arrived to a house that was trying it’s best to be a lullaby. The air conditioner, the television- the whole place was operating in whisper mode. Even the cat […]