I'm not sure when it happened, but it was confirmed this past Christmas. We have moved past the toys on the wish list. My (not so) littles were hoping for things that supported their dreams--like dance and games and shoes. My little fella asked for a pair of Crocs (easy to slide on and off… Continue reading How to Get Lost (and a free book)
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Gilligan, Tom Hanks, and That Deserted Isle Thing
As bedtimes were backed up this evening, and the children abandoned the street, and balls and bikes were tossed aside in anticipation of school starting in the morning, all the quiet was way too loud this evening. It had me remembering another time that the quiet was bothersome. When our Princess was eight days old,… Continue reading Gilligan, Tom Hanks, and That Deserted Isle Thing
A Few Minutes in the Dark
Yesterday morning I woke up to the sound of my cell phone vibrating repetitively against my bedside table. I barely had the time to pick it up and read that there was a tornado warning issued before the tornado siren a few miles away started going off. It was startling to wake up that way,… Continue reading A Few Minutes in the Dark
the petals on the ground
on this first day of spring I remember vividly another beautiful spring day walking beneath the towering cherry blossom trees dressed up in their pink finery so full that they blocked out most of the sky that was a brilliant blue with only a few of the fluffiest clouds I held the hand of the… Continue reading the petals on the ground
She’s Been Listening
This evening on the way from one place to the next on our list of day to dailies, our Princess spoke up with a question, completely out of the blue. "Mama, our family from way back on your side and Daddy's sides of the family--they weren't always from here, right? I mean, at some point… Continue reading She’s Been Listening
Sardines and Food Allergies
This past weekend I took our Princess up to my alma mater where her sister is also a student for their annual event, where alumnae are encouraged to bring young women of all ages to visit as prospective students. I enjoy it immensely as it has become something of a mini-reunion with fellow classmates, and… Continue reading Sardines and Food Allergies
What Prayer Can Be
Sunday evening at the end of Evening Prayer, a young man in our midst whom I respect and treasure very much offered to say the prayers for the night. He asked if there were any prayer concerns. Our Princess spoke up and looked over at me as if seeking approval for her request. She shared… Continue reading What Prayer Can Be
Catch and Release
Our Princess came in from reading her science book yesterday afternoon. She was quite upset. "Mama, do you know why the pond down there isn't running over with fish?!" she asked, referring to a fun fishing pond we've visited a couple of times. "Do you know? It's BECAUSE THE FISH ARE DYING!" Sometimes I cannot… Continue reading Catch and Release
You Know You’re Loved When…..
Yesterday the littles and I were heading over to my Aunt's for some cousin time and to circle the wagons. As we traveled the familiar path, our Princess announced from the backseat, hairbrush in hand: "I just want my hair to look nice, and I'm worried that it doesn't." Yes. We are those people. We… Continue reading You Know You’re Loved When…..
It Wasn’t About the Hoodie–Not Really
I grew up not a UGA fan. One of my earliest memories involves a vinyl covered stool that my Aunt and Uncle had in their home when we were visiting. It had a Yellow Jacket on it. My Uncle graduated from Georgia Tech. From then on, I understood us to be a Tech family. Because… Continue reading It Wasn’t About the Hoodie–Not Really
I Might Need A Nap 