We are now at the stage with some of our children where they ask, "Are you going to write me a birthday blog? I like going back and reading those." No pressure, right? Anyway, today is Anna's 14th birthday, and while I know that she would love for me to share for the 14,000 time that her ... Read More about 14
A Dozen Years
Dear Josie, Since you now are 12, have Instagram, and a brand new iPhone, I think it's only fitting that I actually write like I'm talking to you...not just a sappy mom birthday post. Josie, I see a glimmer of who you are destined to be clearer every day I am your mom. As a baby, we would laugh ... Read More about A Dozen Years
Moving Forward
“Today, I’m FOUR!” “Where’s the Christmas tree?” These are two statements made today in our house. Our twins, Mary and Caroline, are four today, and they couldn’t be more excited about it. So much so that Caroline, confused at the gifts and their placement, wondered if it was Christmas! Ha! It’s ... Read More about Moving Forward
The Middle
Our Amelia is nine today.This means that she is halfway through living in our house.In nine more years, our sweet middle child will be getting ready to head off to college. She will have figured out whether or not she really wants to be an optometrist or play soccer or sing and dance on Broadway or ... Read More about The Middle
Our Boy
In the shuffle of a big family, one can sometimes feel lost. Birthdays, however, are days that I have tried desperately to keep sacred. We have the birthday breakfast and presents tradition. We have cake with the cousins and grandparents, followed up with a friend party, traditionally.Well, this ... Read More about Our Boy