I used to think that I was destined for greatness (yes, this is embarrassing to admit). But in the beginning, didn't we all? Be honest. You thought you were going to change the world. Whether you were going to become an astronaut, or a policeman, or a doctor, you had big dreams. Anyway, I have … Continue reading This little light of mine
"I feel like everyone we know is out here chasing their own version of the American Dream and you and I, baby we're just living our lives". This sounds like a line out of a country song, doesn't it? It's not. D said this to me when we were on our way home from our … Continue reading Live your life
****WARNING: THIS IS A SAPPY POST. YA GIRL IS IN HER FEELS TODAY..**** YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Last night, after all of the household chores had been done and Lee had been put to bed, D and I climbed into our bed and turned on the television. D scrolled through Hulu for a minute … Continue reading What I Didn’t know
Yesterday, around 11:30 A.M., I was standing at the kitchen sink washing the dishes left over from breakfast when I was surprised by a loud "thud". I turned the water off and leaned back so that I could see through the kitchen doorway. Suddenly, Lee's bedroom door swung open and he came running out crying and screaming, … Continue reading A Sunday Adventure
When Lee first started walking, and I mean REALLY walking, I bought him a pair of grey and navy New Balance tennis shoes (aka hims tennies). They were too big, but he loved them, so we decided to make them work. Yesterday, 6 months in, after countless wash cycles, the time had come... for new shoes. (Moment … Continue reading Farewell old friends
Yesterday, I got to spend the entire day with Lee. His 18-month checkup was scheduled for 10:30 am, so I took the whole day off. Here is how we spent it: 5:30 AM - D is shaking me awake. "Are you not letting me sleep in on my day off?" I remember saying. I heard … Continue reading A day in the life
Wait, June is gone? Ju-lying! (Yeah, D didn't think it was funny either.) We did so much in June, it was insane!! D and I had house plans drawn up (thanks Dad!) and took them to a contractor. This was incredibly exciting, however, absolutely terrifying. What is money, even? Where does it come from? Who … Continue reading Waving good-bye to June
