Christmas seemed to creep up in a weird way this year. I had all the time in the world to get ready, but no time at all. The thought of a green Christmas wasn't encouraging and it took me forever to dig out the decorations. It felt like buy the time we got the decorations out, it was time to put . . .
Five Months With Henry
Dear Henry, You jump, and giggle, and wiggle, and squirm! You are a delight! A beautiful little boy filled to the brim with enchantment, amusement and happiness! It is simply amazing to think that five short months ago you were so tiny, so helpless, so dependent. As I sit here writing you . . .
Four Months With Henry
Dear Henry, The way you look at me… It makes me feel like the most special person in this world. To know that I am the one person you need… To know that I am the one person you depend on… To know that you only have unconditional love for me… It is the greatest gift in the world. You are a . . .
Thirty Three Months With Olive
Dear Olive, “I just love you, Momma” That’s what you said to me one more as I stumbled into your room half asleep. I had had a long night with Henry and was really hoping you would sleep a little longer, but as you said those loving words, all I wanted to do was cuddle you in my arms forever. . . .
Three Months With Henry
Dear Henry, Your giggle is contagious. You are such a happy little baby. So content and so easy-going. When I look at you with big eyes, your entire face lights up. Your mouth opens into a wide smile, and you start to frantically kick your legs and sway your arms. You are like a little box of . . .
Thirty Two Months With Olive
Dear Olive, For the last few weeks I have found myself scrolling through old photos of you – from when you were a baby to right before you became a big sister. It is amazing the way I have changed my view of you. I was looking at a photo of you sound asleep in your car seat just one month before . . .
