Thursday, June 19, 2014

Mothering him


He cries
I weep
He smiles
I rejoice
He coos
I adore
He runs
I follow
He trips
I fall 
He tries
I cheer
He breaks
I crumble
He laughs
I savor
He sings 
I love
He worries
I ache
He calms
I rest 
He sleeps
I dream


If he speaks, I will listen.


By: Mary Claire Brass

Sunday, June 15, 2014

The "sent from God" Father

I know, I know, my life is enviable. Everything about it, whether it's the f%$*ing spacebar that no longer works on my computer, my impossibly long legs, my perfect children, my always immaculate house, the laundry always being folded and of course, put away; my impeccable career choices, my easy breezy personality-yes well, the list goes on and on. There is one thing though, one thing that I want to brag on today without my usual sarcastic tone, and that is Adam. Adam is the father that is giving and forgiving. He is the father that is kind and patient,  He is the father that asks for nothing for himself. He is the father that is hardworking. He is the father that loves with his whole heart.  He is a grateful father. He is a generous father. He is a playful father. He is the best father for which a kid could ask.
I hope this Father's Day he can sleep until 7:30 am (that is what he asked for) and that our little family shows him how much he is appreciated and loved. 
Trampoline fun!