As I do my best to keep up with the horrific news this week, I am being extra vigilant in keeping the sights and sounds of the news away from tiny eyes and ears. Yes I know my kids will learn about the “real world” at some point, but I’m going to protect their innocence as long as possible. That means keeping the TV off, watching live reports on the…
One morning, just after Leila turned one, I went to check on her. She had always been a good sleeper, but this particular morning she was snoozing way past her regular wake-up time. I picked her up and gently tried to nudge her awake. Her skin felt cool and clammy. Her hair soaked in sweat. Her breath strong and fruity. She woke up, rolled her eyes back into her head…
Sometimes when you’re sick, a superhero mask makes it all better. For a few minutes, anyways. Looks like we have a long weekend ahead of us. How do you cheer up your kids when they’re sick?
A few weeks ago, or last month, or sometime in the recent future (my brain is too cluttered to remember exactly when), I had the overwhelming urge to simplify. As I cleaned out the kids’ room for the millionth time, sifted through piles in the office, and hauled another load off to Goodwill, it was as if my whole being cried out, “Simplify!” Honestly, I had no idea where to…
Oftentimes I lament the fact that we live in a small home. I just want to be able to spread out. To decorate. To paint (we rent). Then I pull out the vacuum and remember how much I loathe cleaning. In an instant, I’m thankful we don’t live in a mansion. And suddenly I’m counting the blessings that come with living in a small home. -No storage space means regular…
Happy Birthday Leila, My sweet sidekick. My source of laughter. My fashion consultant. My little foodie. I didn’t know if I was cut out to raise a daughter, and now I can’t imagine my world without you in it. Happy 4th, sweet girl. I’m proud to be your mom.
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