Jan 20, 2017 | Cora Marie, Motherhood
A couple weeks ago, well before her birthday, Cora piped up in the backseat of the car. “Mom,” she said, “Mia won’t be coming to my party, will she?” No, I replied, we’ll be in Israel so she won’t be able to come. “And...
Jun 13, 2016 | Thoughts on Life
A year ago for my birthday, I wrote out 28 lessons I had learned in 28 years of life. This year, I told Orlando I don’t feel like I’ve learned 29 new ones, or even 1 big, profound one for that matter. The past 12 months have just felt like a lot of love...
Mar 14, 2016 | Family, Issa Brooke, Motherhood
Dear Issa, Tomorrow you will be one year old. This time 365 days ago I was almost two weeks past my due date, miserably pregnant, and praying to go into labor as soon as possible. You can read your birth story here and here to find out the rest of the story. ...
Jan 15, 2016 | Issa Brooke, Motherhood
Dear Issa, Today you are ten months old! We celebrated your big sister’s 4th birthday this week, so it’s been an emotional one for your mama having to deal with two milestones so close together. You had a blast at the party, playing with all the kids, and...
Jan 13, 2016 | Cora Marie, Motherhood
Dear Cora, Right now you are fast asleep, still recovering from a late night at Daddy’s basketball game last night. Your presents are all laid out, and a breakfast is waiting for you when you wake up. So I’m just sitting here, sipping coffee, and...
