Monthly Archive: May 2010

May 18

Quote of the Day

This quote from Jerry and Esther Hicks was in my inbox this morning, and it couldn’t have been more timely. It’s funny how you can hear the same thing over and over in different words, and it takes that 837th exposure, in exactly the right words, at exactly the right time, for it to really …

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May 17

Tegan’s Zebra

Every night before she goes to sleep, Tegan and I have a conversation that goes something like this: Me: Goodnight baby. I love you.T: Yuv you too!Me: Did you have a good day today?T: Mm HmmMe: What was your favorite part?T: The animals Sometimes she specifies animals (a cow is one she mentions a lot, …

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May 11

A Human Becoming

by Scott Noelle In a product-oriented culture, there’s a tendency to“productize” and “package” people. We often forgetthat a human being is a living process — a “humanbecoming.” Children are especially dynamic — often visiblydifferent from one day to the next — and no twochildren develop precisely the same way. This can be achallenge for us …

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May 09

"The best birthday party ever"

Everett’s words to describe his 6th birthday party yesterday. It was an incredibly cool party, filled with friends, neat animals, and deliciously edible dirt. My overwhelming after-party emotion is generally relief… relief that it went well, relief that everyone had a good time, and relief that it’s over. But I’m also incredibly thankful for all …

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May 07

Babies and New Chapters

Our next door neighbors have a six month old little girl. She’s perfect and beautiful… big, expressive eyes, happy smile, cheeks that defy you not to squeeze them. She is sweet, easy-going, and curious. I must admit, I’m actually not the kind of girl that gets all crazy about babies. I’m crazy about my babies, …

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May 03

Happy Birthday Everett

May 2nd, 2004: 2005: 2006: Last month: Last night: Happy, happy birthday Everett. You’re still the sweet, beautiful, pure soul you were when you were born six years ago, and we’re so blessed and thankful that you’re ours.