As G grows older, I’m finding myself more and more clinging to glimpses. Who she was. Who she will be. And I love these glimpses – they are such a big part of really knowing her. Noticing them takes careful observation, like catching the early morning sunbeams. But oh, they are lovely. And so worth soaking in. During babyhood, it was glimpses of who she would be. These come in little snapshots, flashes of light that are gone as quickly as… Read more »
Dear Momma, I know Mother’s Day is coming up – you know – that made up holiday created to celebrate you. You’re doing an adequate job and I’m sure dad will get you the flowers and yada yada yada – but I think this time is better spent reviewing my list of grievances. You should use this as an opportunity for some self-reflection. Just improve on these things and I think we’ll all have a more peaceful existence. List Of Grievances*: 1. Food. Please… Read more »
It all started so innocently. A week or so after G turned one I thought, “I bet she could stand on her own if I just showed her.” And so I propped her in front of me and did my best to let go of her hands without her noticing. And then clapped and cheered like a maniac when, lo and behold, she stood! It was for an entire 3.5 seconds but still, that counts. For about a week, this… Read more »
