January 15, 2010

in memory

Tonight my husband drives down to Miami to attend the service of his step-grandfather who passed away this week.

John had no children, no living siblings or other blood relatives. He had his spunky Colombian wife, and her family. The same loving family who embraced me a dozen years ago even though I had [...]

January 14, 2010

Girl Talk Thursday – my lovely lady lump? check it out

I’ve never been all that comfortable in my own skin. Sometimes I feel pretty, and sometimes I feel sexy, but when it comes to scrutinizing my naked body I never feel 100% positive. And I think that’s lame.

The very first time I ever let a boy see me naked, he said, “You have [...]

January 14, 2010

potential

Last night I bathed the boys together. The baby splashed at bubbles and cringed and yelled each time the water got on his face. My big boy whined and hollered at me while I washed his hair. Then they both stood together and stuck pirate toys on the tile.

I sat on the floor [...]