I’ve been thinking a lot about quieting the noise. Not the noise of my children, although when they are both screaming and crying simultaneously I do consider wearing ear protection. I mean my own inner noise that follows almost any action or decision. I second guess, doubt, and should all over the place and that… Read more »
March 2015
March 22
We are currently enjoying a visit from Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop. Sarah has been connecting with them at almost every opportunity. She has joined games of memory matching or tea parties that Amy and Mom-Mom have been having. Sarah continues to be a little dare devil. Earlier in the week I heard Amy yelling at Sarah… Read more »
March 15
Yesterday we had Amy’s birthday party (the actual day is in the middle of the week) and it was wonderful. I made a Donald Duck cake as per Amy’s request. I found a recipe for white chocolate frosting that Sarah could eat and that I could dye with veggie based dyes I found at Whole… Read more »
March 9
I just returned from a mini-vacation in Montana visiting one of my dearest friends, G. She, her sister E., and I have all been best friends for almost 34 years. It is amazing to me to watch Amy play with her playdate buddy, realizing that I was that size when I met G. and E…. Read more »
March 1
It has occurred to me recently that just because I might be unhappy in a given moment or feel struggly about something in our life or program, it doesn’t mean that I am failing. This may be obvious from the outside, but it was a revelation to me. While I can speak excitedly about our… Read more »