. Webster's defines eloping as running away with a lover. If you continue reading past that first definition, though, you will come to the second definition. Number two says that eloping means to "slip away: ESCAPE". That last word, ESCAPE, is the word that consumes my days and nights. It worries me more than any … Continue reading Eloping
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Cookies, blankies & life
Austin is talking! It all started one afternoon when he was motioning that he wanted a cookie. A cookie is a treat, so I decided to push him a bit. I told him to say "cookie", not really expecting to hear anything in return. A second later I heard "ie ie". I freaked out. I … Continue reading Cookies, blankies & life
Guilt
I think most moms deal with some element of "mommy guilt". Guilt that they should be doing this, or shouldn't be doing that. Austin's diagnosis has brought mommy guilt to a whole new level. Did I take something during pregnancy that affected him? Was it because I didn't take many prenatal vitamins? Was it the … Continue reading Guilt