It has been a long time since I felt like people were staring at our family. In our city, there are lots of families that look like ours and in our daily life, our family doesn't stand out anymore. No one seems to pay us any attention--which is good because my children are usually making … Continue reading Standing Out
Whose America
I only watched a few minutes of Romney's speech. Not because I didn't want to, but I'm currently on a family vacation and was busy playing yatzee with my mom and son (that makes it sound like I'm super old and boring--but it was fun). So I re-watched some this am on C-Span. I am … Continue reading Whose America
In Which Her Dad’s Head Explodes
Zoë has boyfriends. Yes that is boyfriend with an "s". As in more than one boyfriend. We hear her on the phone pretend talking to them: "Hello boyfriend." in a sing-songy voice. Every time she does that, I can feel Bill's head begin to swell. He isn't prepared for it to start this early (or … Continue reading In Which Her Dad’s Head Explodes
The Son
August 21, 2006 I still remember this day--as though it was yesterday. It was heart-wrenching. It was both happy and sad. We go to meet our son for the first time--but by looking at his frail, lithe, sick little body, we weren't sure he'd be coming home with it. Shortly after this picture was taken, … Continue reading The Son
Young Love Zoë Style
There is never a dull moment with a child like Zoë. She had me laughing so hard in the car today. She has something and was talking about why it was special. "My boyfriend gave it to me." says my adorable 4-YEAR-OLD "Your who?" "My boyfriend." "Who is your boyfriend?" "Lucian" and the smile on … Continue reading Young Love Zoë Style
