Life after loss with autism, preemies and a rainbow baby
I catch him just in time. Reaching down before we head in, I tuck his pacifier inside my purse. That was a close one. She greets us happily and we go through the current wave of germs plaguing our home. New meds, run the humidifier, the basics of our never-ending visits. Almost done, he hasn’t […]
Long limbs stretch the length of my lap, auburn curls linger at my cheek. The melody of our rock lulls her sleep and I inhale her weight, her warmth. Melting to her, our lines begin to blur. I soak in the life I have missed and vow to never leave this space. As we sway, […]
Hi this is Sawyer. I love LEGO so my mom let me take over her blog to tell you about all the great sets out right now. If you are looking for a birthday present for a kid who loves LEGO like me here are some ideas. You can buy these sets by clicking on […]
I’ve been gluten free for at least five years now. I’d love to say that I’ve adjusted and don’t miss a good loaf of bread. But realistically I’d still hug a hot pretzel if my stomach wouldn’t feel the effects of it for a week. I miss all kinds of carb-filled foods but over time […]
As my little men go from toddling babies to running-full-speed-ahead boys the reality of life is sinking in. I have always been a girly girl and having two boys is like a boot camp introduction into life on the other side of the tracks. So for all of you moms of boys out there I […]
Then I was young. You were born right on time, your due date. You were smiles and challenges and growing up together. Now you are almost grown. You are A’s in Math and contagious smiles and you are never, ever late for a thing. ——————- Then you were Baby A fragile and small, serious and […]
Once upon a time I was the only person who read my blog and I attempted a weekly link up. Believe it or not, this did not go well. Today I decided to dust it off and bring it out of hiding because I need it. Because sometimes I get caught up in wishing for […]
It all started when I emerged from the bathroom, drying the last child out of the tub. My eyes began to water as I inhaled something that smelled chemicals-that-are-not-supposed-to-be-in-the-house-ish. I entered the kitchen to find my son feather dusting the kitchen floor with leather conditioner. And if that was not good enough, my little Sawyer, […]
We thought we were done after the triplets. Years of fertility treatments and a very complicated pregnancy had me convinced that we would not be able to have any more. What I did not realize was that we could not possibly be done because we did not have a Youngest. The baby of the family […]
You reach your hand to mine. Wrapping it around two of my fingers, you squeeze. I treasure your smallness as I take in this day. Chestnut hair waves in the sun, baby cheeks round with your smile and chubby toes grip strands of grass. Too busy to lay on a blanket, too eager to stay […]
