Archive for June, 2007
Gratitude
To those of you who have, by word and deed, helped me through these past few days - thank you. At the risk of sounding trite, you have brought me joy and lifted my spirits when I really needed a boost. I am forever grateful.
Hugs.
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On the Edge of Shadow
Postpartum depression usually hits me pretty hard. I’ve been trying to keep it at bay this time and so far I’ve been pretty fortunate. However, lately I’ve been feeling a growing dread and a rising sense of despair, as if something is lurking on the edges, waiting for the chance to engulf me [...]
‘Da Babies
My sister-in-law has been staying with us this week while my brother, the pilot, is off flying a shift. Their daughter is two weeks younger than Adam so it’s pretty much been all babies all the time around here. A very unhappy boy at bath time. Today I have to get Adam’s birth story written, before [...]
Sweet summer
Amy and I have been talking about setting goals and doing something this summer more than simply watching TV and playing computer games the whole time, which is the preferred default entertainment when she’s bored. I’ve been trying to encourage something more productive, like learning a new skill. I’ve suggested cross-stitching, scrap-booking, beading, [...]
One month!
Can you believe it? My baby boy is one month old today. Already. It’s going by too fast. Every day I am overwhelmed by his awesomeness. Also one month old…
Yesterday we visited my parents on the farm. One of their neighbors has a miniature horse who gave birth on the same [...]