There are days from last week that are a blur but the feelings from this day a year ago are still fresh. It all still holds true. So instead of reiterating how awed I am by who you are (because I am, every breath of yours leaves me speechless) I want to capture what touched… Continue Reading
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Tag Archives: birthdays
As You Turn 5
I just finished reading my thoughts from your last birthday and the emotions are still raw in the face of all the new things I’m feeling today, a year later as you turn 5. Last night when I put you to bed, I had tears in my eyes as I tried to convey to you… Continue Reading
On Your Third Birthday
Preciosa, Three years ago today you roared out of me and into this world. Before you arrived I was so consumed with worry about how to love you. How to do it all again without breaking your sister’s heart. I didn’t know how more love could reside in my heart. And then, blazing bright you… Continue Reading
Birthday Eve Thoughts
Today is the eve of my baby’s 4th birthday; and I woke up with one intention. To look at her and see her. Really see her. To see the things I know I must miss when I’m busy hurrying them along or counting to 3 or buckling car seats. I tried all day to look… Continue Reading
