by Heidi | May 31, 2013 | Wrangling Words
For my own amusement, I often imagine what I’ll write in the acknowledgements page of my novel when it’s published. After the back cover, the author’s acknowledgements are the first thing I read when I start a new book. It’s like a backstage...
by Heidi | May 27, 2013 | Holiday Fun
While I fully acknowledge that this weekend has little to do with how we spend our time and more to do with expressing gratitude for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, I must say that little boys have a lot of energy and their threshold for patriotism and moments...
by Heidi | May 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Photo by Tom Piorkowski This is not my view today, but how I wish it was. Summer is just around the corner. The daydreams come more frequently now; lazy mornings at the beach, digging holes with the boys and building just one more fort with sticks and seaweed....
by Heidi | May 22, 2013 | Motherhood, Wordless Wednesday
Eli finished his first year of preschool this morning. The teachers showered the children with gifts. I’m blown away by their generosity. He is most attached to this bottle of bubbles. The photo album of his entire year runs a close second. Every mother says...
by Heidi | May 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
It only takes one status update to send you reeling. Last night I closed my eyes to avoid seeing the devastation. Selfishly, I just wanted a peaceful night’s sleep. This morning I cocooned the boys in the safety of Shaun the Sheep on Netflix. I vowed that not...
