A Conversation at the Airport
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It was 6 am and we were standing in line waiting to board our plane.
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It's That Time of the Year Again
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And just like that, basketball season begins.
Tonight was Allan’s first basketball practice of the new semester. Well, to be more accurate, it was technically try outs to see what team he will be placed on. The boys are in different leagues this year, which means twice the practices, twice the games, and a million times the scheduling and planning. It should be fun, though!
The best part? I am almost 100% sure PJ volunteered to be one of the boys’ full time coach and the other’s assistant coach for the season. What has he gotten us into?
Then again, when PJ puts his mind to something, it always comes out right. Every. Single. Time.
PS: Today is Election Day!!!! Hope you got out and voted!
The True Magic of the Last Few Days
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How we spent the last three days with friends and family celebrating our son’s birthday.
Read MoreIn a Small Town Like Ours, Where Do We Fit In?
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Thoughts on being a same-sex family living in a small, southern town.
Read MoreThe Kindness of a Stranger on the Plane
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Last week, the kids went on their first ever plane ride, but something happened that I hadn’t anticipated.
Read MoreHolding Onto These Little Moments While They're Still Little
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The other day PJ, Anna and I were walking to pick the boys up from school when it suddenly hit me: pretty soon, it’ll just be me and PJ picking everyone up. Anna will be joining her boys in school in just a few weeks.
Read MoreDo You Play Puzzles?
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While we were at the beach a few months ago, they had a puzzle at the Airbnb we were staying at, and suddenly, we were hooked.
Read MoreRiah's Kindergarten Breakfast
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This morning I walked the boys to school, and instead of dropping them off at the door like I usually do, I walked in with them hand in hand.
The school hosted a kindergarten breakfast for parents to attend and have lunch with their kids. Little events like these are the things I used to dream about when I thought about being a parent. I live for them. PJ stayed back at home since Anna wasn’t awake yet.
I got to have breakfast with both our boys on their little tables in their little cafeteria surrounded by all their little friends. I spoke with all of their teachers (new and old!) and said hi to their classmates. The principal took our photo with our mouths full of waffles and muffins. It was a very sweet half hour with my boys.
After breakfast, I walked them to their classrooms and got to see their teeny tiny desks. I know I always loved it so much when my mom got to come to my classroom for whatever reason growing up, which didn’t happen very often because she worked (multiple jobs) and we lived 45 minutes from school, so I know they were so excited to show me around.
I am doing my best to soak up these little every day moments that, when put together, add up to what makes our life our life. It was a wonderful start to an otherwise rainy and dreary weekend.
Have a great weekend!
