Big Brain Moment

 There are a bunch of oversized babies these days. They're called sissies, and they don't have a life. They whine because you called them a sir or ma'am when you should have called them zoopie doopie or some other made up nonsense. 

Sheesh! My one and a half year-old is more grown up than these things. 

Never Alone

 

I used to take long walks by myself and think deep thoughts about my life or the world around me. Now I still go on walks, but I'm never alone. I always have kids with me, wherever I go. It's wonderful. I love my kids, but sometimes I sort of miss sitting in the woods alone and thinking.

Over the Ridge

 

As we climbed that hill in deep happiness and satisfaction, how were we to know what lay on the other side? How could we have been prepared for the months of long waiting and deep animosity toward both of us? 

Those were difficult times, but it was all worth it because I have you now. You wrap me up in your arms, and I feel safe and loved and really, really happy. Jacob, I don't give a hoot what they say about you. I think you're the absolute best. 

A Little Boy

 

He's getting so big. I love it when he finally settles down into a calm sleep after being upset. I love it when he smiles up at me. I love his little hands and soft cheeks. I love when his big sister kisses both of his cheeks when she says "Nigh' nigh'." 

I'm glad I finally got a little boy.

It Never Ends

It's true, a mom's job never ends. Sometimes it gets hard and tiring. Sometimes you might sort of yell at your kids. Sometimes they scream and throw a fit in public, and you get very embarrassed. Sometimes you throw a fit and cry. 

But, sometimes you feel so content and happy. Your dream finally came true.