Imagination in action

Dear Brock: This is a short note to remind myself of the little, beautiful things I see each day in you. Tonight, while out for a short walk with your dad and me, you found a leaf that had fallen to the ground. You picked it up, and threw it in the air, over your … [Read more…]

I am a rock. I am an island.

The title of this post is the name of one of very, very few Simon & Garfunkel songs that I actually don’t like. I mean, I LOVE Simon & Garfunkel, and everything Paul Simon has ever done. Except that one song and maybe a handful of others. I consider myself mostly an introvert, but being … [Read more…]

Embrace the hard parts.

I don’t know why I think being a mom should be easier than it is. But the fact is, it’s hard work. This past weekend was one really rough example. With Brock apparently teething (2-year molars starting in early), there was much screaming and wailing all day and all night from Friday night through Monday … [Read more…]

Taking a breath…

I’m going to be honest. I’ve been out of my mind the past few months. Seriously, feeling like my brain is completely out of control… A week ago, I found myself crying – and shouting in the mirror, “Who am I? How did I become this person?! HOW IS THIS MY LIFE?” And here’s the … [Read more…]