Five years ago, a 7 1/2 lb little miracle came into this world and changed mine forever. My Emerald arrived beautifully, an abstract bump under my shirt turned into a baby boy nestled in my arms overnight. I was young. I was tired. I was a brand new mom. Born in May, his birthstone is … Continue reading Five Years of Motherhood
Category: Parenthood
Hello, You
Hello you, your favorite color's blue Bright and bold and beautiful. Hello you, you love planes and cranes, Your two wheeler. You're beautiful. But can you please slow down? Can you just stay here a little while? I want to adore that smile Before it gets too big, weighed down by all the things A grown up … Continue reading Hello, You
The Spring of Motherhood
Rain drops pelt the weathered boards planking the deck. I watch them fall, gaining telling momentum before hitting the ground. A blast of fury. Beyond the drenched railing, baby greens soak up moisture, their roots stretching into the earth, grabbing a foothold and learning how to stand up on their own. They are brand new. Emerged from a … Continue reading The Spring of Motherhood
We are the Chosen
Mothers have innate capacity. This space inside them set apart exclusively for nourishing new life. And from the second that life appears on scene, we moms start expanding. Bellies push out involuntarily into these round bumps. Blood volume increases and fat stores plump up. And along with that our hearts grow too. Emotions and instincts … Continue reading We are the Chosen
On Fullness
Somewhere in the middle of the night it occurs to me that I have an overdue library book. As if she can see my eyes flutter open, little Ruby stirs across the hall, calling for me. I groan as my feet automatically take me to her side. They know the drill. It's got to be at … Continue reading On Fullness
Two Precious Stones 