Two months ago I was blogging from a recliner seated by Elyse’s bedside while tiny white snowflakes danced around outside the window of her NICU suite. It was a cold and gray time, not only because it was late-February, but also because, although she had been born with an acceptable platelet count, Elyse was being hospitalized for an undetermined … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Only the Patient Prevail
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 12:03 a.m.: The four digits on our alarm clock — 12:03 — stared back at me in a seemingly mocking silence. It was almost as if they knew that I desperately wanted to be anywhere but there — waiting patiently (or as patiently as could be expected at this time of night) … Continue reading
Mommy Math
1 out-of-town husband + 2 cranky children + 3 late nights + 4 days of single parenting = A belated weekly blog post Sorry for the delay, DTT readers. It’s been a tough week. Look for an update by the end of the weekend!
The Chosen Ones
You know you’re tired when you put a Size 1 diaper (meant for babies 8-14 pounds) on your almost 30-pound toddler. Whoops. While trying to figure out why the smaller diaper wouldn’t fasten around Clara’s cute little thighs (she takes a Size 5!), I realized that maybe I should try to take a nap every … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning for the Soul
Two sleeping babies + a cup of hot chai = blogging fun! Good Friday afternoon (yes, pun intended), DTT readers! It’s 3:31 p.m. and I know where my children are: Clara is napping up in her big girl bed (more on that in a minute) and Elyse is passed out on her boppy pillow just a … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning for the Soul — Posting Date: 4/6/12
Good evening and Happy Thursday, DTT readers! Since I had to run an errand this evening and am now getting ready to wind down for the day in preparation for Elyse’s nighttime feedings, I am going to have to post this week’s reflection — Spring Cleaning for the Soul— tomorrow, Friday, April 6th. I apologize for … Continue reading
Deep Thought Thursdays 