This Saturday, Calvin and I will officially become the parents of two teenagers, as our youngest daughter Layla, will be turning 13. As many parents do, we appreciate her progress so far and fondly remember the months and moments that shaped her entering our lives. When I was still expecting Layla, it felt more like… Continue reading Our Baby Girl, Our Future: Looking Forward, Lurching Back
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Tales From The Short Side: The Power & Perks of Petiteness
Wow……hmmm. This baby’s got some looooong fingers.” I was lying down on an examination table in the doctor’s office, watching black and white images on a screen as the ultrasound technician moved the wand back and forth across the cold gel on my growing belly. She pointed to the outline of our baby’s hands. “See… Continue reading Tales From The Short Side: The Power & Perks of Petiteness
Loving Our Laylabug: The Life She Has, The Future We Want
Flowers, breakfast in bed, handmade cards and a trip to my favorite bookstore: simple pleasures and affection from my family made my Mother’s Day joyous and next weekend, we look forward to yet another milestone: the birthday of Baby Girl on May 21st. With Darius’ graduation and the girls’ annual dance recital just around the… Continue reading Loving Our Laylabug: The Life She Has, The Future We Want