120 Months. That number doesn't even seem possible. I don't know how so much time has passed already. With each day, I feel you growing up and slipping away. I know you won't every "go away." But, you'll need me less and while there are times I welcome that separation--the inevitable growing up that happens … Continue reading 120 Months
Letters
84-Months-Old
Noah, Yesterday (last Sunday) Three weeks ago you turned 7. Seven. SEVEN. I don't know how in the world that is possible. How did you grown so fast? It seems like just yesterday you were a little 10 pound, 4-month-old fighting for your life. And now... You are an amazing little man. You have always … Continue reading 84-Months-Old
60-Months-Old
Today Zoë turned 5. FIVE. I just can't wrap my brain around the fact that my little baby girl isn't so little anymore. This week, which started with her losing her first 2 teeth, ends with her turning 5. Five. Maybe if I keep saying FIVE it won't seem like such a big deal. Five. … Continue reading 60-Months-Old
72-Months-Old
Dear Noah, You turned six this past weekend. Six. SIX. It seems like such a big number. How is it possible that you already SIX? It still seems like just yesterday that your dad and I were in Ethiopia simply hoping that you would survive. That we would be able to love you for life. … Continue reading 72-Months-Old
48-Months-Old
Dear Zoë, Today you woke up 4. Four. FOUR. Wow. My youngest baby is FOUR. How did that happen? I don't know where the time has gone. I know part of that is because you a are a constant whirlwind of energy and activity. You literally never stop moving. EVER. It is hard to put … Continue reading 48-Months-Old
Embracing Imperfection 