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
D had to be at his office at 2 A.M. this morning so that he could, in turn, make it to his jobsite for a concrete pour. He has recently been put in charge of a multi-million dollar bridge project and is, obviously, taking it very seriously. Once I'm awake, it takes me forever to get … Continue reading On a Tuesday morning
My sweet Lee Thomas, I hope that you always know how loved you are. I hope that you know how badly we wanted and needed you, before you existed. We prayed for you every day. When I first found out that I was pregnant with you, I cried like a baby. I talked to you every … Continue reading A Letter to My Son
In a little over two weeks, D and I will have been married for 4 years. He brought this up in conversation this past Sunday as were driving past the spot where we said our vows. My initial reaction was to stick my tongue out at him and say, "Eww gross, get away from me already." Since … Continue reading Marriage 101
