To my son on his 2nd birthday: Each and every day, you bring a new delight to me.Whether it’s sneaking up on you and finding you reading books or hearing you call our garden “the secret garden,” you bring joy to my heart.Hearing you say “I love you sweetie peetie” …
This weekend, Michael took me to a performance of Madame Butterfly, as part of a celebration of my birthday this month. I bawled my way through “Tu Tu piccolo iddio.” The stranger next to me must have thought I was crazy, because I couldn’t reach my handkerchief in my purse, …
I used to work for doctors who were given permission to take “mental health days.” I need a mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health day today, so I’m excusing myself from all social activities (other than mothering and being a wife and homemaker, of course.)I needed to snatch a break …
We successfully made it through Million’s 2nd birthday party (despite the fact that his birthday is later on this month.) He also was dedicated at our church this weekend, so it was a busy two days. Michael made the cupcake decorations (idea found on pinterest) and the blue jacket and …
With my mom’s help, our kitchen has been repainted. (Soon it will be re-floored.) This is the lightest, most neutral paint color I have ever chosen. I did choose it when we were more seriously considering moving within the next six months. However, I think we’ll be staying here for …