Birthdays are always a little hard to believe, but this one is the HARDEST yet! Of course it’s true what they say, and I never doubted it: the years go by in a blink. But TEN?!? That’s a number I just really can’t wrap my mind around. For today (and for all the days), justContinue reading “Happy 10th Birthday, Libby!”
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thoughts || on turning T E N ||
What the? How the? Why the? I’m struggling hard with this number. Most moms do, I’m guessing, but I may be wrong. I really don’t know a whole lot about what most moms do or feel or think. I’m lost in my own little world of being Libby’s Mom a lot of the time. SoContinue reading “thoughts || on turning T E N ||”
The I-get-tos
I wasn’t able to have you grow in my tummy and care for your every need before you even entered this world. I wasn’t able to be the first, or the second or even the tenth, to hold you tightly in my arms and whisper to you that you’re loved and you’re safe and you’reContinue reading “The I-get-tos”
Fall 2021 Field Trip
Today, Libby had her first field trip today in… 4 years I wanna say? In 1st grade I think she skipped because it was childrens’ theatre and Libby doesn’t “do” clapping. (Seriously – don’t start a round of applause when she’s around ) In 2nd grade, I think the field trip was to be inContinue reading “Fall 2021 Field Trip”
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
About a year ago I printed this one out and cute-washi-taped it to her door. It’s one of the most beautiful pics everrrrrrr of her, and I want to see it always. Every time I’m about to charge in and yell. Every time I’m leaving in tears. Every time I’m feeling lost or hopeless. EveryContinue reading “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”
thoughts || on pregnancy & infant loss ||
Living back in Watertown, just down the road from my high school home, living mere minutes away from teens whose parents live hours or entire states away, being “around” when so many of my high school friends descend on the campus for big event weekends, scrolling through grads and hocos and allllll things high schoolContinue reading “thoughts || on pregnancy & infant loss ||”
Thy Will Be Done 