I don’t own a cape, but I should. I can heal cuts, bruises and ‘boo boos’ with a mere kiss. I can catch a 35 pound toddler as he heaves himself unexpectedly from 6 steps up into my arms. I can talk a crying child back to sleep and convince a little guy that the lightening he fears is really… View Post
A Memorial Day Thank You
On this Memorial Day, this is how I feel about our military men and women – those still serving and those who sacrificed more than I can imagine. Thank you, Anheuser-Busch, for creating this moving tribute of gratitude – I tear up every time I see it.
The Best Sound in the World – Laughter
There are a lot of sounds I like….sounds that evoke emotion or take me to a specific memory…the roar of the ocean, church bells, a college football team taking the field for a game, the music that starts the Today Show, my husband’s laugh, strong wind, most music, marching bands, the National Anthem, the crack of the bat. But this… View Post
Holding hands
You know that moment when you realize your small people are growing up and, instead of thinking, ‘it is about time!’, you find yourself wondering if it is possible to halt the world on its axis – just for a little while? Well – welcome to my world. Today, I was surprised by the feel of this sweet, tiny little… View Post
Party of Two
Late this afternoon my hubby called. He had been given two tickets to the Cardinals/Cubs game – a luxury suite – free food and drink. He said, “Do you want them – maybe want to take someone?” – AS THOUGH HE WOULD HAVE ALLOWED ME TO PRY THE TICKETS FROM HIS COLD FINGERS. What he really wanted was to take… View Post
The Difference
I have felt a bit crabby lately. Could be the potty training. Could be the sibling fighting. Could be that I am just not as patient as I always believed. But no. That’s not it. I actually figured it out today. How? Because I was over the moon happy all day. Was patient with the small people. Was, in fact,… View Post
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