Bubbles
My baby sister is bringing her baby into the world as I type…distraction was paramount today. Luckily, we had Erika and Mila and most importantly, bubbles.
Parenthood
My What A Happy Day
Today felt like this. Today, the entire family was together. Husband and I with Austin and Ian. Had #22s at Dan’s Super Subs, played in the park while Austin had his drum lesson, then went to Austin’s jazz band concert. We even Skyped in the car with my dad and baby sister who will be […]Read Post ›
These Are Days
My baby sister is about to have a baby. I’m a mom of a toddler. I’m married to a wonderful man and we live in Santa Monica, California. Crazy. The sweetness of life right now is making me think about death. Cheery, I know. These major life events and making new memories reminds me of […]Read Post ›
Patience
Before I had Ian, I was worried I would not have the patience required to be a good mom. Then, I found that I had a magic reservoir of unknown patience and empathy and thought all was well. I could handle his crying, his neediness, his hunger, his poop and barf and pee and drool… […]Read Post ›
Mandy Unruh 