When I was in the bookstore in Dayton, 50$ in my pocket, I bought all sorts of books for the kids. For Sambam I wanted something distinctly girly. Most all of her books, at that point, were hand-me-downs from her brothers filled with trucks and all things boy. And while I take no issue with [...]
Hold Onto Your Hats – There Is A Toddler In The House!
Posted April 1st 2013 by kmarrsRandom fits of giggles with no obvious cause brings shivers of fear as you can only wonder what she is plotting. Kinder like fingers lead to her finding many things, not stealing. She is not a dirty little thief. You simply left it within her reach and they found their way to her possession. Your [...]
Broken Hearted
Posted November 27th 2012 by kmarrsSometimes it’s the little things that mean the most to me. Like Pat, Thomas and I getting matching monogrammed stockings for T’s first Christmas. My mom bought them for us. Then gladly bought one for Luke when he entered our life. When Sammy’s turn came mom was happy to purchase again, when I realized they [...]
Steps Big And Small
Posted October 26th 2012 by kmarrsSambam has been capable of walking for over a month now but has simply chosen not to. She’d forget this choice now and then and take a few well enough balanced steps. Or, she’d take a few to better reposition herself to pounce you. But mostly, despite the skill, she’s lacked the will. Princess is [...]
My Daughter, I Promise
Posted October 8th 2012 by kmarrsMy Daughter, I promise I will not let daddy panic over, or influence the cost of your prom dress your senior year. All the other formal gowns we will have to shop wise, but you only have one senior prom. To this day, over 10 years later, I deeply regret not attending mine. So yours [...]
Plus 2 Days
Posted September 1st 2012 by kmarrsDarling Daughter, I thought the words from the other day were enough, but no. Because it was a year ago today when you became clear. It was a year ago today that I was stuck in a battle of wills between you and a nurse. Oh she was so mad I wasn’t waking you and [...]
A Year
Posted August 30th 2012 by kmarrsMy darling baby girl, My whole life I waited for you to enter my world. At the age of two I was falling in love with what would be your name. At four I was given my first dolly that would share your name. I still have that dolly waiting for you to be big [...]
