Sometimes photos of my children take my breath away. I am overcome with the sheer depth of the love I have for them and I am reminded just how fleeting our time is together. It’s a bit of a scary combination, the love and the fleetingness. There are times when it’s too much and I… Read More
Just over a month ago, we had ourselves a family stay-cation. I completely forgot about sharing this! Thanks for the reminder, E! A stay-cation is where one ‘vacations’ near their home, opting to check out the attractions and sites in their own backyard while enjoying the comforts of home, less travel time and lower costs.… Read More
Just last week, the children’s 12 month and four year pictures were at last checked off my to-do list as done. It’s so belated for a list of reasons, with the heat this summer as number one. The other main hiccup in getting it done was that Sweet J has had scuff marks, bruises and… Read More
Sweet J’s first year book is at last checked off my to-do list! And it was only completable after I took his 12 month photos, which was belatedly accomplished just last week. Better late than never, right?! All the photo work got me thinking. I hope I’m not the only one who struggles with how… Read More
MJ’s paternal grandmother passed away yesterday. Grandma J was a kind, lively and generous woman, the mother of three sons, grandmother to seven and great-grandmother to five. But Grandma J was weary. She was ready to go. Still, she wanted to do it her own way, in her own time. To the end, she stayed… Read More