Jennifer Briggs

This week contained moments where Sarah responded to my “goodnight, I love you” with “I love you mom” and at another time she thanked me for something! Small miracles all the time! Amy had her school spring concert and the concert itself was adorable and wonderful. Getting out of the house was a bit fraught… Read more »

Drip. Drip. Drip. Drip. Why is the island in our kitchen wet? Why are there drips coming from the ceiling? Puzzlement, light-fixture-removing, ceiling-busting moments later Carl and our neighbor discovered the problem was a hole in a pipe. They also discovered some electrical situations that need to be remedied so actually the leaking pipe was… Read more »

Sarah has been singing more songs more often better than I’ve ever heard her sing, including songs I didn’t even know that she knew. I have overheard her singing “You are my Sunshine” and “Personal Penguin.” When I ask her to sing them for me then she doesn’t so I haven’t been able to get… Read more »

Mouse poop! In the Sarah-Rise room. Nooooooooooo! Why on earth would a mouse choose the closet shelf in the SR room for its bathroom?! Now I have to clean it and set a trap and check our various food items in the kitchen cabinets to see what it is eating. It is times like these… Read more »

Sarah can’t hear. Again. It is another ear infection. She is on another round of antibiotics. We have an appointment to see an ENT in July, which was the earliest available appointment unless there is a cancellation. I find myself wanting to blame some dietary decision for her ear infection, as if I can gain… Read more »

This week Amy explained some artwork to me. It had been created by Sc, Sarah, and Amy and each paper Easter egg was different. Amy explained that Sarah had used all stickers, Sc had used all crayon, and that she had used mixed media! I nearly fell over with her use of such grown up… Read more »

Last Sunday I told Sarah she had show and tell with the letter V and I asked her if she wanted to take something with velcro or a toy vegetable or a foam letter V. She replied, “a vehicle.” I was humbled in the best way! I love it when I am caught at underestimating… Read more »

Last weekend we ended up switching to an oral antibiotic for Sarah after her other ear drum ruptured. She started feeling better quickly but her hearing is still quite impaired as of today. She asks for music but after I start it then she asks where the music is. She can only hear if things… Read more »

Six years ago today I got the best birthday present I could ever wish for. It is a present that renews itself each year. Happy birthday to my sweet artist Amy! And I tell you, I don’t feel a day over 40! Mom-Mom and Pop-Pop are here to help us celebrate. They have also helped… Read more »

The bus experience has been good this week. It has been timely and reliable. I am now actually wanting them not to switch companies because I would like to keep the routine we have with the current driver. I like that he comes on time. I like that he says hello. I also noticed and… Read more »