33 Months

33 months old, and he says, “Mama, do you think Kiwi birds eat kiwis?” and then giggles. When I say, “You’re my little guy” he says, “No I’m not, I’m you’re bunny, and I’m a little bit big.” When I skip a page in a story, or skim past a few lines to speed the [...]

I spent the entire day writing

And it felt good. So good to sink into the work, to get beyond the distractions, the internal rebellions, the anxiety. Things are starting to fit together, the synapses of the story becoming evident. Tomorrow I’m making a cherry pie; and doing laundry. Tomorrow it’s back to reality. But today was for words. Do you [...]

First snow of the season

Driving home, three good songs on the radio and then perfect light. I couldn’t stop smiling. I pulled on my new snowboots, and dashed out the door with my camera thudding against my chest. The light was so perfect it took my breath away. A momentary break in the clouds, and pure gold. Everything was [...]

Saved by a meme

I was tagged with a meme for 7 random things about me, and since it is Thursday night and I’m exhausted, but I’m stubbornly not quitting NaBloPoMo, a meme is all you get: * I’m a stomach sleeper. * I feel guilty because I have never put photo albums together for either my wedding, or [...]

Too short

Bean got a haircut yesterday. Far too short. I couldn’t stop the lady. How do you stop a lady cutting your kid’s hair once she has begun? He looks so grown up. So serious with his big eyes. I wanted to cry about it last night. Didn’t, but wanted to.