I didn't know how much more I could fall in love until I witnessed the way he loves each of our children. Today is NOT his second Father's Day, but it is his second time spending this holiday Continue Reading »
Charlie is one
Happy first birthday, my earth baby. I am overwhelmed by you. Continue Reading »
Charlie has a little thug in him?
The last time Charlie fell asleep in the car was at the beginning of March, and only because he had been up 7 hours straight because he was sick and we had to bring him to the hospital. He stopped Continue Reading »
I am shaped by my grief
To those who say not to let my grief define me, I say, "Why not?" Our everyday experiences shape who we are. So why not the extraordinary ones that rip our hearts open? A heart that knows mourning is Continue Reading »
Goodnight without me
Louie messaged me this drawing of him, Charlie, and me via the #coupleapp while I was working late one night. Isn't he sweet :/? Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: International Bereaved Mothers Day – I choose to live and to honor you
This month, the 5th is special for several reasons: this is Calvin's 50th month in heaven (that actually makes me want to cry, knowing how long it's been since I've held him), it is International Continue Reading »
15 days and 308 days
Sometimes it feels like his baby days are just slipping through my fingers. I decided to try wear him in the Moby again today and thoroughly enjoyed that he let me ♥. Continue Reading »
Happy 10 Months, Charlie Bee
(Photo via Instagram) 10 months since he was born, since we first looked into his big, dark eyes and heard the sweetest, high-pitched cry, and I still can't believe he's here. I can't believe I was Continue Reading »