I woke up around 2 in the morning on January 7, 2003 with anticipation and excitement at the prospect of finally meeting my first child. I was already twelve days past my “due date” and truly bursting with child. My body, carrying at least an extra fifty pounds, was behemoth. The skin of my torso …
It’s day two of no tv and thus far no heads have exploded (that I’m aware of). Tonight instead of our usual Thursday night practice of watching American Ninja Warrior together after dinner– we all played a game together. (Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE that show– and the ritual of watching it together is …
from the very beginning– you’ve shown me the steadfast path– gardens and greenery, selling strawberries by the side of the road i looked to you for all things– the even, steady hand willfully moving forward a shining example of what i could become always taking careful time with me– your pride in my …
the edges of myself 