A record of the incessant and trivial chatter running through my head.
Monthly Archives: May 2012 This little bundle of wildflowers has been wooing me for weeks. Each time I glanced out our kitchen window I spied them on the outskirts of the woods behind our house. It was impossible not to notice their bright, happy color set against the dark rich greens that have overtaken the space between the woods […]  I had plans for the blog tonight. Plans that did not include the above photo. Sometimes, though, plans change. As I closed the last page of our bedtime book and said a final “Amen” following prayers, Charlie and Chanelle asked if I would stay awhile and rest. It’s a request that is made often, but […]  Sunday afternoon my knees and elbows kissed the driveway as I sprawled out under the thick clouds that had slowly stolen away our previously blue skies. Next to me, Charlie was in the same position while Chanelle sat “like a pretzel” on my other side. Surrounding us were two scooters that had fallen to their […]  I’ve sat in front of the white glare of the computer screen for some time. I’ve typed, deleted, retyped and deleted again. When I think too much I struggled to write. Thoughts get stuck in the whirlwind that is my brain and sentences that are pulled together resemble a sort of muddled mess. Truth is, […]  Today Charlie and Chanelle had their first track practice. We travel about 40 minutes to the track so there can be no last minute rushing to get to practice on time. I was feeling quite pleased with myself as I finished feeding them a quick dinner, got them changed into track gear, packed the diaper […] |
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