Monthly Archives: March 2016

Sometimes I feel it rising up in me like a bubble, one that I try to swallow down with a deep breath and a smile. But that does not always work. Especially when lunch and milk end up on the floor after an attempt to make a break down the driveway after unprompted yelling inContinue reading “Frustration”

I was struck this morning by the abundance of simple joys that have filled the past week. Louise fell asleep on my chest, perfectly centered with her bottom fitting in the crook of my arm. Her quick breathing was the foil of my heartbeat. Noah asked to hold Louise while we read books to her.Continue reading “Simple joys”

I woke up at 3AM and realized Louise had picked a birthday. A mere, but intense and painful and hectic, five hours later, she was in my arms.  My prayers have lately revolved around labor and delivery; both that I could handle the pain and that she would be healthy. Momentary discomforts and screamed expletivesContinue reading “Perfection”

I want to see your face and kiss your cheek. I want to run a finger along the edge of your foot and watch you spread your toes. I am ready to see you make your dad melt and for your big brother meet you for the first time. Come on out, kid. Your familyContinue reading “Oh, Lou”