image: http://www.prlog.orgAt least that's how my youngest described me in this year's utterly precious Mother's Day card. Yep, it's a keeper. This was my 16th Mother's Day and it contained both poignant and annoying moments. Kind of like motherhood, in general, I guess. Quinn gave me a marigold, Griffin gave me a song and dance … Continue reading Very nice, funny and huggable
Category: family
Motherhood – adapted and adopted
When my oldest son was born via an unanticipated c-section, I felt incredibly removed from the process. I suspect it was more because of the drugs I was given than his method of arrival. I believe I've mentioned I don't really care for pharmaceuticals before. Afterwards, I remember confessing to a friend that I could have … Continue reading Motherhood – adapted and adopted
Mama’s boys to men
Two of my three sons are now taller than me. I rarely look at them without shaking my head in amazement. When did that happen? I've officially been a parent for a third of my life. How is that possible? My boys are turning into young men in front of my very eyes and the … Continue reading Mama’s boys to men
On timing, springtime and past times
How appropriate was it that my divorce should become official as the religious celebration of rebirth approached? There are times in life when timing is perfect, and this is a fine example of that phenomena. New life, miracles wrought by faith and love, light where there had been darkness...This is very much a season filled … Continue reading On timing, springtime and past times
15 years of parenthood
Fifteen years ago today, on the warmest February 27th on record in Albany, I became a parent. While I've spent the last decade and a half teaching my son about life, the world and his family, I would be remiss in not acknowledging all the things he has taught me. 1. His birth, from the … Continue reading 15 years of parenthood
Doing new math
image from: http://www.valdosta.eduI was working on homework with my youngest son the other night. He's in first grade and we were doing math. I encountered a problem that absolutely boggled me for at least 90 seconds. No, really. It was a simple addition question, but the method my son is being taught is very different … Continue reading Doing new math
We All Fall Down
image from: hachettebookgroup.comI have a dark fascination with addiction. I don't understand it, but I know that it is real and accept that it is a part of our society. It's everywhere. Of course, for every drug addict there is an ever widening circle of the people impacted by the drug addict and their actions. … Continue reading We All Fall Down
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