Family and Parenting – Page 12 – Choosing This Moment

When the Future Seems Overwhelming

Posted: April 17, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn No Comments

I must admit, from where I sit, here in a rocker in a corner of the nursery, the future looks daunting. Terrifying. Overwhelming. I have charge of one sweet 10-month old, and already, caring for her sometimes feels like an all-consuming task. Her constant need of me, while certainly endearing, is also draining. Clichéd though … Continue reading "When the Future Seems Overwhelming"

Lifelong Friends

Posted: March 26, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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“China, two years after the end of World War II. Two American couples, husbands both pilots for the Marine Corps, wives both new mothers. A shared love of flying, a shared enjoyment of golf. A shared language, not to be disregarded in a foreign land far from home. Superficial things on which to build anything … Continue reading "Lifelong Friends"

While She Sleeps

Posted: March 23, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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Here I sit, in a corner of the nursery, the rocking chair swaying slightly as I type. She naps, the blanket rising and falling with each breath. Her head faces the wall, turned away from me; I can just make out the curl of hair on the back of her head, the curve of her … Continue reading "While She Sleeps"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: March 19, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 6 Comments

I think I’m supposed to limit myself to one photo or set of photos for each category, but there were many noteworthy pretty, happy and funny moments in our lives this week. My noticing them was grace, all grace, for this was a week where I especially needed to see the beauty and joy around me. … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

March 16th

Posted: March 16, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 2 Comments

Today is March 16th, 2015. Somewhere far away from here, there will be a party. Cake, most likely, and balloons, and brightly colored decorations. Toys and laughter and the chattering of a dear girl who has now officially left being a baby behind, who is now a toddler, who has now entered the so-called “terrible twos”. … Continue reading "March 16th"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: March 12, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 10 Comments

{Pretty} I love the bond between this girl and her dad, love the way she waves her arms in excitement when he comes home from work each day, love the giggles and grins she reserves for him. This particular moment was from Saturday afternoon, and it brings a smile to my face just thinking about it. … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

Worthwhile Weekend Words

Posted: March 07, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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Here are the things that caught my attention this week: First, from Brain, Mother, an essay about ice cream trucks and childhood and enjoying small pleasures. “But isn’t life richer for the dd, beautiful things that we experience?” I found this exploration of the history of those who were against woman’s suffrage in Britain to … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"

Neither Did I

Posted: March 02, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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“When hearing of our failed adoption, people often express their dismay. “I could never adopt,” they tell me. “My heart couldn’t take it. I don’t know how you survived; I don’t have the strength to make it through something like that.” Before I lost my daughter, I’m sure I voiced a similar sentiment when confronted … Continue reading "Neither Did I"

Worthwhile Weekend Words

Posted: February 21, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

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It’s been a good week around here. Katie seems to be feeling better and she’s sleeping for slightly longer periods at night (it’s amazing how much difference one uninterrupted three-hour stretch of sleep makes for me!). We’re having unseasonably gorgeous weather which will lead to all kinds of trouble when there’s no water this summer, … Continue reading "Worthwhile Weekend Words"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: February 19, 2015 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 2 Comments

Today’s {Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} brought to you by the letter ‘B’. {Pretty} Unlike the parts of the country which are suffering from far too much snow, January and February have been unseasonably warm here in our neck of the woods. Our afternoon walks involve t-shirts and sunglasses and are accompanied by the sounds of … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

Choosing This Moment

Finding the beauty in the everyday

Category: Family and Parenting

When the Future Seems Overwhelming

Lifelong Friends

While She Sleeps

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

March 16th

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Worthwhile Weekend Words

Neither Did I

Worthwhile Weekend Words

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}