Oh how I wish I could always feel the wonder and awe that little ones feel when they look at lights. I walk past them hurriedly, putting dishes in the dishwasher and scooping up too-small legos off of the floor. And then, out of the corner of my eye, I notice that...
Family
And Aubrey is her name…
My dearest Riley, your story continues to piece together into this beautiful quilt and I want to write it all down for you, so that someday, you will know in black and white how very, very loved you have been from the beginning. This past Easter, your birth mother's...
Thoughts on Striving
If it's worth doing, it's worth doing poorly. I heard that quote last year. I can't remember who said it. I wish I could so that I could give them credit. It has rolled around in my head for months, and now I get it. This is the season. The lists of things we should...
Background music…
I love this season. Watching the kids get so excited to go on after dinner walks so that we can 'see Christmas' is the best! We leave the dishes on the table, grab our scooters, and take a walk around the neighborhood. (Thank you awesome neighbors for decorating! You...
Thanksgiving Traditions
I was talking with a sweet new mom and she looked at me and asked what some of my Thanksgiving Traditions were, especially when my older kids were little. Of course I thought about the food, but then I was at a loss. I couldn't put into words all the ideas I had and...
All Hallows Eve – 2017
Celebrating All Hallows Eve - This year our crew consisted of Meg from Hercules (Julia), Shirley Temple (Mary Alice), and a clown (Riley). Riley basically just wanted any excuse to have his hair sprayed green. It was a beautiful night with our annual tradition of...
Sebastian Seven Months Old
Dearest Sebastian, you are almost eight months old and you are still such a wonder to me. I'm so amazed and glad and surprised that you are here. Your childhood is already filled with so much love. You are making memories for Riley and Mary Alice that I treasure....
The Ministry of Bring Present
Do you ever hear a phrase and it just sticks with you? Now, I can't even remember where I heard the phrase 'the ministry of being present', but it has rolled around in my head for months. It struck a deep chord with me about motherhood. I haven't traveled to foreign...
Sebastian Six Months Old
Dearest Sebastian, You are so incredibly sweet. This post is so very late. In fact, you are technically already seven months, but I have a feeling that you are going to be totally fine with it. You have a very laid back, patient personality. You are bashful and...
FROM RECOLLECTIONS OF 1957 | Flying Backwards
{April 2016, Riley, Dad, and Mary Alice} Ever so often, my dad sits down and shares a story from his childhood. With his permission, he allows me to post them here. Enjoy! It was to be the last airplane ride for Mrs. McGillicutty. She was evidently someone special, as...