She lies heavy in my arms. The full weight of her 22lbs limp and motionless as she drifts off against my chest. Heat radiates against me. A dewy stickiness coats her forehead. But I don't dare move her. Not yet. Not after the morning we had. She needs this nap. Reluctantly I relax into the back of … Continue reading Of Bunbun and Owl
Category: Parenthood
For the Babies
Two precious stones surprised our family with their presence last week. They are not my own, but precious to me nonetheless. Still tiny, sheltered inside the growing haven of their mother, they beat along. A plan set out for them already; His plan. One so perfect and so well thought through that every hair on … Continue reading For the Babies
Five Years of Motherhood
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
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
Two Precious Stones 