So Many Thoughts

Where to begin? About a month ago I asked Christopher if I could document his teen years on my blog. I said, “The good, the bad, and the ugly will be on my blog. Is that okay?” He looks at me and asks if it will embarrass him. Yes, of course. He says, “Oh, I [...]

Birthday Letter to My Boy

My dear Christopher, You are now 13. You are noticeably taller than myself and you act surprised every time you notice it. Your voice is lower than it was last year. I wonder how much deeper it will get. I wonder a lot of things about you. But mostly I know you are amazing. I [...]

Here’s the story…part 2

So, here we are living with the midwife until after I give birth. The plan was for me to move back into the foster home and continue the job I had. After all, I can pick up a 250lb. man on my due date. I rocked that place. I loved them and they love me. [...]

Here’s the Story…

Christopher’s birthday is tomorrow. I should be cleaning, listing {that’s making lists}, cooking, balancing {the money}, showering {the body}, and a host of other things. But I can’t seem to focus on those things right now. I’m thinking about where I was 13 years ago right now. At the time of this writing [9 a.m.] [...]

Ok. Ok. I hear your cries for more!

I’m sitting here staring at my computer screen while my almost-thirteen-year-old puts away clean dishes while the three youngers pretend to play fairy coffee shop. I am tired from not sleeping well. My bedroom/office/creative happy spot is absolutely in disarray. Much like my thoughts…. So, I have been asked to update my blog. So here [...]

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