A record of the incessant and trivial chatter running through my head.
 Do you ever have those days when you run from here to there and are thinking about this and that, and before you know it, the sun has dipped below the horizon, little ones are being tucked into their beds and you look back and wonder. . . where did the time go? Today was […]     Today I heard words that no runner ever wants to hear. “It looks like a stress fracture.” Ugh. I feel frustrated and disappointed, not to mention the excruciating pain in my foot. For so many months I have been running, training, preparing for a race that may never come. I look at the hours spent, […]  Her first ride on an airplane. I was a proud Momma. Walking through the airport, ten paces behind her Poppy and I, acting as if she owns the place and does it every day. Staring out the window of the plane and awing at the reality that “We are higher than the clouds!” Enjoying snacks […]  Chanelle and I have returned from sunny Florida and there are many thoughts/pictures to come. I couldn’t let this day pass, however, without wishing a very special person a very Happy Birthday. . . blog style. This is my Friend, Lisa. We have known each other for just about 7 years. I could talk forever […]  Chanelle’s not really driving, but she’s taking her first ride on an airplane! She’s quite excited. . . Can you tell? I tried over and over to get her to give me a sweet face. . . no such luck. She’s giddy with excitement! And if you can’t beat ’em. . . join ’em. . […] |
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Oh my goodness! As a mom of now 10 yr old twins and my baby is 7- I so feel your words in my heart!
Savor every second- it really does fly by! Now with them back at school all day away from me…my heart feels empty. I
Your babies are beautiful! 🙂
That last picture is wonderful!! All the pictures are fabulous but that last one, oh it gets you!!
I'm so glad you have that camera.
…and this blog.
The black and white picture is so adorable!
So true, isn't it? We let them grow up and need us less and grant them independence because we do love them "that" much. But it is so important as you state – not to wish away these days as so many do, or get caught up in worry and miss out on what is happening right now. I for one seem to rush through things to get….what? where? and then I realize the day is done. Trying to slow down…your blog helps me keep my perspective! Thank you! PS – that last picture is precious.