Category: The Nursery
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Cries in the Dark
When I woke in the morning it was dark, and our house was still and quiet. As I began moving down the stairs I heard a rustling sound, and I knew my Bella was awake. I popped my head in her room and saw her silhouette illuminated by her nightlight. “Hey, Bella girl,” I whispered.…
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Everything… Including Wal-Mart
In our home, HATE is a four-letter-word. And any of you who know me well know how I feel about crude language and four-letter-words. I HATE them. (Yes, I realize I just used the word hate again.) And apparently I’ve taught my children it is okay to use the word “hate”. You know why? Because…
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An Ordinary Shopping Day Made Extraordinarily Beautiful
Mommy, look! I’m taller than the shopping caht! Oh, girlie, you stop that! I’ve told you and told you you’re not allowed to grow up! But Mooooommmmmyyyy, I can’t stop gwowing. A hand grasps mine. But I’ll always be your best fwiend no matter what. ~~~~~~~~~ The hills are alive with the Sound of Music.…
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Riches
She grabbed my hand as I began my slow ascent up our stairway. Step. Pause. Step. Pause. She joined me, mirroring my steps, happy to be by my side. “Mommy, I won’t pull hard on you or jump on you while we go up the stay-ahs because you have the can-cah (cancer).” Laughing, I look…
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Just Us
“Hey, Bella Boo, you ready to go pick up the boys?” “Just you and me, Mommy?” “Yep, just some cute girl and me.” “Just this cute girl and you, Mommy?” “Yep, just some beautiful girl and me.” “Just this beautiful girl and you, Mommy?” “Yes, baby girl, just us.” “Oh, yes. Just us. I like…
A Spring of Joy 