“Aimee, Mom told me I should freeze my eggs. I’m only 26! What, does she think I’ll never have kids?!” my sister exclaimed in horror. “Oh, Amanda,” I laughed, “don’t worry. Mom told me the same thing. She read some article about how eggs start to deteriorate significantly after 26 years old and she’s just…
Funny things happen when you get pregnant. As your belly grows, your brain seems to shrivel. Holding a conversation gets to the point of being embarrassing. There was many a time when I’d like to have said, “read my mind;” but, if that were possible, the person with whom I was conversing would only see…
I know, I know, it’s a Hallmark Holiday. Still, why not take this day to celebrate love. Throw the clichés to the wayside and get inspired about what love really is… Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. – Mother Teresa, humanitarian You is smart. You is…
February 14, 2012
The day will come when, after harnessing space, the winds, the tides, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, we shall have discovered fire.
February 14, 2012
“Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold.”
Zelda Fitzgerald
February 14, 2012
“Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.”
Peter Ustinov
February 15, 2012
”The first dreams we ever had were to be held. And loved. And to explore this amazing world with love in our lives.”
From “For parents, sacrifice is living the dream”
http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/15/opinion/levs-parents-sacrifice
February 15, 2012
“You think the dead we loved ever truly leave us? You think that we don’t recall them more clearly than ever in times of great trouble? Your father is alive in you, Harry, and shows himself plainly when you have need of him” Dumbledore
February 15, 2012
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
Lao Tzu
February 15, 2012
“If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you.”
Winnie the Pooh
February 15, 2012
Love is the sustenance of our souls.
February 15, 2012
I <3 the Pooh.
February 16, 2012
[...] I read through the love quotes from My Funny Valentine, this one made [...]
“Hon, turn over. Seth…babe, turn over so she can sleep in your arms.” Your dad, who usually sleeps on his back, had tried to cocoon himself against the light and noise of mommy and baby after changing you and handing you off for your 6:30am feeding. He turned over and opened up a pocket of…
February 13, 2012
Happy One Month To Avery, Mommy and Daddy! She is her mother’s daughter. You, as a newborn, also decided that you preferred that “warm pocket” in your daddy’s arms. (What beautiful imagery Aimee.) Many times as I gazed upon this scene I recall wondering if it was possible for a baby that young to look so serene knowing that she was sleeping just exactly where she wanted to be. Fast forward two and a half years and it happened all over again with your baby sister. Avery, I think, cements the answer. Yes, yes it certainly is possible. The true sweetness of life is in the little, oh-so-important moments. You’re a delightful trio. Love to all of you.
February 14, 2012
You are so right, Aimee. Your children should always have room in your arms….no matter how big or old they get! You’re doing good, Mommy!
February 14, 2012
Well said, Aimee!! Love you!
Baby Girl, You are 3 weeks! Yippee! Sarah came over with baby Cora yesterday and promised me that we are half-way to this baby thing being way easier. Because, you know what, baby girl? This is hard! Like harder than finals week when I had my chemistry, calculus, and biology finals in the same day…
February 4, 2012
Lovely pics Aimee and it sounds like your really getting the hang of this one-handed superwoman caper ;)
February 6, 2012
Love your honesty, Aimee, and your pictures. You’re a terrific mommy and Avery is lucky to have one who is so handy with a camera. Simply precious. Xoxo
Rebekah - Your mom truly is one of a kind!! Love her!