Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
Our littlest bird rolled into town on a wave of toddler-generated sunshine that leaves everyone grinning in its wake. Our granddaughter Margo was SO EXCITED to take her seat in an airplane and her parents were SO DISAPPOINTED when they had to sit on the tarmac for 90 minutes due to mechanical issues. Then, she [...]
Had I known how my family would expand in such heart swelling ways, I might have been less wistful about each childhood’s swift passage. The milestones that took them away -- first steps, first day of school, college, that first real job, marriage -- actually made our family more whole. I know that now. I [...]
Yesterday I custard kissed my spunky granddaughter and thought about how perfect August in Wisconsin is for unexpected family gatherings like ours. Into this season of abundance will fly all four of our adult children, their partners and spouses, and a beloved group of extended family members that grows bigger every day. By the end [...]
I sweated a smile into my mat yesterday morning, and that seemed about right. We currently have a lot of moving parts to our household, and busy, busy days. So, I smile when I get to work out because, for me, any day that starts with a good, solid sweat is going to go well. [...]
I drew a heart in the dust on my husband’s truck to celebrate love and kindness week. Others might fashion more elaborate Valentines, but I doubt any will be more sincere. The truck earned its grit honestly during some busy, challenging days. I think its passengers did too. I’d like to draw a big, ole [...]