I read a really outstanding article over at Power of Moms the other day called “The Other Mothers“. I highly recommend reading it. It got me thinking about what kind of a mom I am, what kind of a mom I want to be, and why I sometimes compare myself to other mothers and come away feeling “less than”. It […]
So close
Written October 22nd, 2010 Until this morning, I thought the hardest thing about having two little children was getting out the door. We did that part (mostly) successfully, however, bundling up against the cold and putting Caitlyn in a sling and Mackenzie in a stroller. We walked the two miles to the hospital to fetch our car, crossed the railroad […]
Funny Mackenzie
When we said goodbye to my mom at the airport a few days ago, Mackenzie said “bye” belatedly, after grandma had already given her a kiss and closed the door. As I drove away, I hear from the backseat a contemplative, “Oh! That was sad not to say goodbye to Grandma.” Followed by, “Grandma did not kiss me on the […]