February 2018

February 25

For a long time now I’ve had an image in my head of those heartwarming races where one runner is injured and another runner comes along and helps them finish the race. I feel like Amy is a runner that came from behind and is helping Sarah run the race. There are also many of… Read more »

February 18

When we got to piano lessons on Monday the teacher asked who wanted to go first and both girls yelled “me! me!” while heading for the bench. The teacher did a joint lesson for most of the time. I love that the girls love it so much! Swim lessons were amazing. Amy now wears goggles,… Read more »

February 11

While talking to Sarah on the phone, Mom-Mom asked her where she was. Sarah didn’t answer. Mom-Mom suggested several possibilities including downstairs or in the sink or on a bus. Sarah kept saying no to all of the options presented but didn’t offer up the information that she was in the Sarah-Rise room. Mom-Mom said… Read more »

February 4

Sarah is now officially 11. I always start thinking of her as her new age about a month before her birthday so when we get to the new age it doesn’t feel new. Her actual birthday was also Grandparents’ Day at her school and Grandpa was in town to join her! At the moment Sarah… Read more »