I never knew thinking could be so cute. Jackson’s “hmmmmm” can be heard several times a day. When picking out a sticker, choosing a snack, or even when he is role playing with his toys (the toys have big decisions to make too!). Its the intonation that gets me. The hmmmm starts off high and […]

When I look at him, I still see his face as I did when he was just born. That expression, that look is still there. I suppose I will always be able to see it. Just hard to believe that little baby is big enough to hold me now and to tell his little brother […]

Last week it was as if I watched Jackson embrace fear. I saw right before my eyes as he learned to hide from things, learned that a cuddle could make it feel better, or that he should be a little more careful. It was an amazing part of him to witness for the first time. […]

Oh the life of being in the middle. A bigger brother to wrestle and game around with and a baby brother to giggle and coo with. It is a good thing Jonathen has such a tender heart. Because days like today you have to put the needs of all the others before your own. A […]

Sun and Kids. It must be my lucky day. We went to the park to play in the sun and I asked the kids to sit together and THIS is what they did naturally. Fit together perfectly, just like a puzzle. Breathing it all in.

This winter I realize, I have never raised a toddler in a cold place. I am used to spending hours and hours outside. There is something magical about raising little ones on a beach. Throwing away all your cares and speding the day in the sand with content exploration. That I miss. That I know […]