I have no words

I certainly feel speechless lately. I can’t seem to find enough time to get on the computer in the evening and “voice” my thoughts. I’m hoping my dry spell doesn’t last too long.

My kid is definitely sweet

I was told in a parent/teacher conference today that my kid is not affectionate. Wha? Seriously. The boy is huggy and kissy and all sorts of sweet. I guess he leads some sort of double life. Cute, squishy boy at home. Mr. Too-Cool-for-School at day care. I guess I should […]

Four years

We were outside in the fall sunshine again today. In celebration of the beautiful weather, yes, but also in celebration of our family. Four years ago today this little guy flew into our lives. It’s been a magical time. I love being a mom. I love being his mom. I […]

So many reasons to love fall

Gorgeously sunny weekends is just one of them. Last weekend hit 80 degrees. This weekend was more typical. Long sleeves and a jacket. Perfect romping in the leaves and exploring weather. Scott drove us over to the west coast and we explored Montague and Pentwater. Dev was a bit bummed […]

Fuzzy wuzzy

We had a gorgeous fall weekend. A little warmer than I might like when tromping around in a corn maze, chasing a 4-year-old who thinks its quite funny really to try to lose his parents in the corny chaos. I was indeed able to relax. Amazingly. Visited a new coffee […]

I see you

One of Dev’s favorite refrains is “Play with me!” Even though he just spent hours playing with his friends at school. It’s nice to be wanted, of course, but I can’t relate to his desire to be constantly engaged with someone else. We’re both only kids, he and I, yet […]

A little latte

Coffee on a chilly Sunday morning. Breakfast with my guys at a new place I’d been dying to try. Sweet berries nestled inside of my crepe. Little fingers kept snatching away pieces of my ham.