Life has seemed adventurous lately. Maybe not in the bold sense of scaling mountains, but after the hibernation-like cocooning of pregnancy any series of outings…
School’s Out
On paper, the 2020-2021 school year is over.
The Good, the Best
There was never really a chance that this spring would look anything like the springs of years past. Life with a newborn would be enough…
The Big Blue Chair
A few months ago, a dear friend gifted us an upholstered blue rocking chair that she was retiring. We took it eagerly; we always need…
Not Easy
Even though I remember the haze of newborn sleepless nights quite well, it’s no less difficult to relive them again. And, not to harp on…
Two Weeks
Decimus arrived over two weeks ago. To be absolutely correct, Decima arrived. Yes, we have a daughter. And she’s absolutely, perfectly delightful.
And Soon, Spring
I looked ahead in the extended forecast and saw the most terribly thrilling thing promised: spring.
Life in the Meantime
John Mark—our resident timekeeper— made a paper chain at the beginning of the month. One ring per day, counting down to the scheduled arrival of…
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
I had another one of those interactions this week that I admit left me slightly speechless. I’ll come back to it in a moment. But…
Two Years
Yesterday was the two year anniversary of my mother’s passing. I felt off and tender all day, and was honestly quite grateful when it was…