Sophia

Going for Great Lengths

Sophia was born with no hair. Her thin, pale brown childhood locks grow slower than molasses. She longs for long hair and constantly tries to figure out how to make it grow. She had a complex brushing routine in an attempt to become Rapunzel. It was so nice that she wanted to brush her own hair. Then, last week, I [...]

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Nuts about the Lights

Lights make me happy. I adore all things bright and sparkly. I kid you not, I tear up and get all dreamy and isn’t the world a wondrous place whenever a bunch of twinkling lights appear. I also happen to be a lover of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang and also a giant amusement [...]

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On Rapunzel, Sunshine, Crying, Dying and Shrinking.

Sophia sat on her bed meticulously brushing her hair. It is finally (and just barely) long enough to braid, and she is certain that regular brushing and a good night’s sleep will bring her the golden, toe length tresses she wishes for. Sophia: Mommy, you just have to brush your hair gently every night to [...]

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Pride Goeth Before the Pain

It’s as if my camera sensed my tears when she walked through the door. It was all a blur as I remembered the first time I held her and imagined our life as mother and daughter. Somehow I was not prepared for my throat to close and my heart constrict as she smiled with excitement. I [...]

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Crazy Wonderful

I don’t normally do anything wordless. But this Wednesday, I had a little fun with my favorite website, Picnik. What a perfect way to get a picture of all three of my Crazy Wonderful kids! Go ahead…make one…it’s free! And the quote boxes…well I just love them.

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