Lately, things are extra loud around here. Our kids are still little enough to rely on us for pretty much everything. Ciro never stops moving, talking, or moving and talking. He is so active and… [Continue Reading]
What Happened When Our Son Wore a Dress in Disney
Ciro loves his big sister, and I don’t think I could stress that enough. He looks to her when he does something funny so he can be sure he made her laugh. He looks to… [Continue Reading]
Sitting in the Mud
Penelope’s preschool teacher walked her to my car at pickup, and I could immediately sense something was off. “I bet you’re wondering why Penelope is wearing different pants,” said her teacher. “The reason is, she… [Continue Reading]
Going Through
“The cow runs away from the storm while the buffalo charges directly toward it — and gets through it quicker.” ~Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee nation I’ve been walking the kids… [Continue Reading]
Gallery Wall Upgrade
Our photo wall in the main area of our home was full of adorable baby photos of our first child, Penelope. But hmmm, something’s missing…oh that’s right. There were no photos of our two-year-old, Ciro…. [Continue Reading]
Half-Year Check Up
Part of my journey as both a person and a mother is learning to live with two opposing feelings. For example, it’s okay for me to sometimes feel extremely grateful, and also sad, at the… [Continue Reading]
