We pulled into the garage and the kids jumped out of the car, full of sugar and vim and vigor. Tim went in with them as I switched to the driver’s seat and pulled right back out to make a quick run to the grocery store for some essentials for lunches and such. I felt…
My True Colors
These last few days have been full of ups and downs. Little ones, not big ones. But no matter the scope, my emotions have run high and my heart hurts a little from someone else’s actions. Oddly enough, not someone that I am even that close to. It is truly amazing to me what one human…
Some days…
Some days I am so full of words and pictures and thoughts and I have to get them out. But today I sit here with the cursor blinking as my head pounds and not much is coming to me. I did think of the all the cute kids at the birthday party we went to…
Remembering Halloween
Sometimes the air was cool and smelled of autumn leaves and chimney smoke. But many times it was still warm and humid with sweat dripping down my back, causing my costume to stick to my salty skin. It did not matter though, I made the laps around the blocks, pretending to be whichever persona my…
Those Moments (i heart faces)
Our memories as mothers can be somewhat selective at times. We try to remember the best of times. The smiles and laughter at the zoo as the monkeys swing and entertain. Or the deep sigh we take while our child peacefully sleeps with his or her head on our lap, as we stroke their soft…
First Thing in the Morning
The alarm goes off. The light through the window confirms another new day. I slowly emerge from my warm, morning cocoon of blankets, a free arm, now chilled. I am suddenly aware of the morning’s news stories and the extra warmth on my right side, in the form of a child, nestled up against me….
Another living thing…
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be another living thing. Like a tree where the birds nest, and the squirrels use for their climbing post and source of food. An umbrella protecting them from the rain, as it watches the world around it and holds the big job of keeping us supplied…
Two Lives
I quickly pull into a spot in the dark parking lot, my car for once, child-free. I’m running into the store for eggs and butter, all the things needed to bake a cake for a little girl’s birthday party. Already tired. Hair disheveled, clothes a mess. In front of me, a cute, little car with…
Spectator
Everywhere I look there are parents and kids. Many of the kids are dressed in blue or white, socks up to their knees. The grass is still very green and the sun is so high up in the blue, cloudless sky. I can feel it on my face, burning.One stream of sweat has formed enough…
Monday Morning
I lift my tired and groggy body out of the bed. Yesterday I ran 4 miles. And I stayed up too late again last night. One child came in to snuggle a bit ago but now he’s gone. So where is he? I see the clock says 7:11! I must get up NOW and wake…