Dear Will, I simply can't believe it's been a whole year since I wrote to you on your very first birthday. Everything I said still holds true. In that regard, not much has changed. I still feel connected to you in a way far beyond any expectations I ever had. You continue to nuzzle your … Continue reading To Will, from Mom, on your 2nd birthday
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One night in Chicago…
Motherhood is teaching me all sorts of things: pick your battles, keep knives out of reach, toddlers are weirdos, Kleenex is my friend... It's also taught me that I can't be alone, apparently. I had to travel for work this week. Three. whole. nights. I've never been away from my little Bubbalooshki Bear for that … Continue reading One night in Chicago…
To Will, from Mom
Dear Will, It's six days until your very first birthday. Tonight, I watched your bleached-out thistle hairs blowing in the breeze as I pushed you in a swing. They glowed in the sun as it set over the park. I watched your six little teeth shining at me from a giant smile. Your dirty legs … Continue reading To Will, from Mom