Winks and Waves: Mothering Little Big Kids

There's a distance that seems to be widening as they grow a bit older - 5 and a half to be precise. Like I'm watching from afar, not quite so close. They are doing exactly what they should be doing - what we want them to do - they are growing up. When I watch …

Astounding Things

I've been accused on more than one occasion of using the word astounding too often. That my reaction to things is over the top. That I don't need to react as strongly as I do to seemingly everyday things and occurrences. But I beg to differ. I hope I am always this blown away by …

Can We Just Skip Mother’s Day

I miss my mom.  She lives far away these days and while technology and airplanes make life more manageable for those we miss, I miss her every day. I miss being able to just go over there and hang out with her. I took it for granted when she was close by for so long …