I Took My Son’s Birthday For Granted and Almost Missed It
My son’s second birthday came and went with very little fanfare. In fact, if it weren’t for his big sister reminding us of it every ten seconds, there’s a good chance it would have passed by without much thought at all. We were caught…
“It goes by so fast,” they said, each time they saw us together, mother and child. And I didn’t believe them. But in hindsight it’s obvious that they were right. And while I admittedly haven’t enjoyed every moment with you, you’ve provided…
A Birthday, Father’s Day and a Due Date
Today is a day of mixed emotions. A little girl’s birthday. Father’s Day. And a due date that did not result in a birth date. If I could go back to this date three years ago, I would cry all the tears I wanted to cry…
After all these years, marriage hasn’t gotten any easier, but it has made us better people than we were on our wedding day. And while this anniversary isn’t one that is typically considered a milestone, shouldn’t it be? Because whether it’s one…
On Mother’s Day, Remember That All Moms Matter
Motherhood looks different for everyone. But despite the differences, all moms deserve to be celebrated on Mother’s Day. Because all moms matter. For those of us with living children, Mother’s Day is every day. We might have biological children, adopted children, or step-children. Our motherhood…
(This post contains affiliate links, meaning I will make a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Last week, my husband and I had the opportunity to see a band that is close to our hearts. A band that we just happened to discover in 2015, a…