Rocked like a baby

Sometimes I remember that even my 7-year-old needs to be rocked like a brand new baby. She has such a sensitive, comedic, and pleasing soul. Layla is the kind of girl that can make anyone her friend. She is inquisitive, sassy, and beautiful – and she knows it. My first child, she has known me…

My Greatest Work

I’ve been watching her lately, really paying close attention. She’s becoming more aware by the minute, it seems. Her perspective is shifting from an entirely “me” focused universe to grasping a world outside herself. Tonight, she felt heavier in my arms. The weight and size of her frame has grown bigger in the past two…

Why I Love My Sister

Growing up, we did not always get along. As with all our siblings, we fought. One time, when we were about 14 and 11, I pushed the wrong pre-teen button and she got so mad she literally grabbed my head, threw me to the ground, and proceeded to bash my skull into the glass of…