I have needs. Like every human being, I require physical nourishment, cloth to cover my body, protection from the elements, and some form of nurturing. When these essential components are present, which of course they always are, I am able to ...
A nursery for Clara
Hands shaking, heart racing uncomfortably. Seth's parents were at home with our four boys so we could enjoy an "evening out." Walking with bated trepidity into Fetal Studios I still felt some degree of hope that just perhaps I might finally hear ...
How a house becomes a HOME
I've decided that moving with a family of seven is pretty much like giving birth. Similar to the anticipation of a new baby in the home, we all greatly await the moving day, as if it is going to be akin to an elaborate vacation. Weeks before the ...
Sometimes I make cute stuff
I love to craft. I love to design and decorate and add pretty to things. Sadly, I don't have an abundance of time to do so. But every now and then I do try to carve out bits of time for such activities because it helps to keep my life in the ...
Catching Up: Part Three
It has now been five full days since I took "Christmas" down. It took me all day. And as usual it left me feeling dismally wistful. However, a few years ago I discovered somewhat of an antidote for the empty feelings that tend to come directly ...
