Category: Motherhood

These past few days I have felt myself turning a corner. It was getting to be a rough winter, to tell the truth. As the light changes and occasional warm days break the cycle of cold and rain and snow, our family is noticeably happier. It’s truly amazing what a few days in a row … Continue reading “Enjoying Spring”

By Friday afternoon the last of the snow had melted in our front yard, giving way to miniature daffodils that had bloomed underneath. The boys and I spent all Friday afternoon digging in the garden and after they had a very bubbly and much-needed bath, Andrew had returned home from his office. We all walked … Continue reading “Easter Weekend Shenanigans”

 “A portrait of my children once a week, every week, in 2013” “The hat” Milo: Look at those baby teeth! Pretty soon there will be some loose ones, I presume! Emil: Always looking so coy when wearing Papa’s hat or shoes. Oliver: How you can see through that wall of hair, I’ll never know! Linking … Continue reading “13/52”

There’s something pretty great about watching your children become each other’s best friends. Sure, they have their moments of bickering, but for now, Milo and Oliver are very close. Though they are nearly two years apart, it seems to me that each passing year bridges the gap. Oliver is more mature than Milo was at … Continue reading “These Two”

This weekend was one of extremes- temperatures, weather, moods, and drama at nighttime. I will refrain from complaining about the bipolar temperament of the weather, because I know everyone is experiencing much of the same from the midwest all the way through the east coast. But I will say that we knew how lucky we … Continue reading “Weekend Shenanigans”