You’re in a grocery store. You see a man with a child. They’re clearly comfortable together. You a. think he’s babysitting. b. think he’s the dad and that this must be his hour, day or week to have the child. c. think he’s the dad, period. It’s no big deal. d. realize your answer depends on the race of the…
she sleeps for an hour…and other tales.
My daughter’s latest thing is fighting naps. I think she’s becoming more sensitive to any irregularities in her schedule. So, 20 minutes beyond nap time equals wailing and gnashing. Okay, not quite, but she does have this new cry that makes you want to melt down, too. I just put her down for a nap….
Of Wills and Love
Arguments with almost five-month-old babies are very short. It began with her ridiculously fast-growing fingernails. She’s obviously draining me of all contributing nutrients. After concluding that I’d been scratched enough, I decided to cut her nails. My daughter has gotten used to the process, one I conduct while she’s awake so that I don’t have…
There Is A Season (Turn, Turn, Turn)
Something that continues to surprise me these last few weeks is when the thought, “I should really pray” is automatically followed by Dear God above Hear my prayer Thank you for your love and care Amen. It’s the first prayer in my daughter’s bedtime prayer book. There are about five more prayers. I know each…
The most valuable trait in the job market
This trait will keep you in a job and keep you doing well at that job! It’s definitely a trait that develops with age but also, and perhaps more so, with a willingness to go deeper and be better.
Just One More Kiss
It’s hard to let her go. 2:45am comes. I feed her. And then it’s 4:30am and I’m waking up with her still in my arms. I finally surrender to the reality of my own sleep needs and return her to her bed but only after ten more kisses to her cheeks. She settles down quickly….
My Girl & My God
I know, I should be sleeping. Sleep when the baby sleeps. Yeah yeah. I’ve got thoughts running through my head that must be sorted through. So here I go. A couple of nights ago, I was done. I mean, not really but it felt like it. It felt like confusion frustration and helplessness had gotten…