A Life in the Making

Being perfect and adorable is very hard, dirty work.    

Today, you turn 5, which as you told me last night is "So very old".  I find it hard to believe that 5 years ago today you shot into this world with very little warning and a 1.5 hour labour. Start as you mean to continue, hey? I can not believe my luck at having you in my life.  You are so smar...

My goodness.  It breaks my heart in ways I didn't know were possible when I think about the fact that Theo turns one today.  The immensity of the last year and the suddeness of his arrival in our lives.  I can not believe I cried so much over such a joyous boy.  But there you go, whether I want ...

My goodness.  I can not believe she is 2.  It seems like only yesterday I was writing this and then moments later, this.     And now, I have a Georgia. A feisty, articulate, dress-hating little person who is always dirty and usually up to something. A little girl who has taught me more about to...

I am not quite sure when or where I lost it, but it appears (at least temporarily) that my creative energy is on a low. These ups and downs are normal and, when I look back over the last year, I am surprised it didn't happen sooner. In fact, I am surprised I am still standing after it all.   Tru...

Me: Ellis, What do you want to do today?   Him: Hmmm, maybe just be awesome?