My brother. He may act big and tough at times, but he is the most sentimental, most sincere, and most loving person you will ever meet. He is getting married this September, and while I was perusing the website today I came across this: Katherine Marie Sokolow, the ex-Nicholson. My one and only, and … Continue reading #50 My Brother, Matt.
Tag: daily journal
#49 Captain America’s Birthday.
4th of July in our neighborhood looks like quintessential small-town American living. I absolutely love this holiday, and the party that our neighborhood throws is something that I look forward to every summer. The neighborhood organizes a parade in which the local firemen drive their fire truck through the neighborhood. The kids then follow the … Continue reading #49 Captain America’s Birthday.
#48 One School.
It has been a long six months, and yesterday, our lives became a little less complicated. The boys had been attending two separate schools for the last six months, and it has been exhausting to say the least. The schools were not that far away from eachother - across the parking lot as a matter … Continue reading #48 One School.
#47 Backyard Fun.
This weekend was the perfect weekend to play outside in the backyard. While my husband and I were busy overhauling the garden beds, we brought out the old water table we had stored in our garage. Nathan is the perfect age for the water table, and it was so hot outside that playing in the … Continue reading #47 Backyard Fun.
#46 Yard Work.
I absolutely love our backyard, but man it requires a lot of work. After just a few weeks of rain and hot weather, it looks like a jungle is encroaching upon us. I had to take a few before and afters pics so I could appreciate all the hard work we put into the backyard … Continue reading #46 Yard Work.
#45 Hearing Falls Out.
This morning, I was sitting on our bed, feeding baby Nate and Will comes into the room. He has got a big smile on his face, which means he must have gotten a full night's sleep; always a good sign. He hops on the bed to join Nathan and me. The two start giggling and … Continue reading #45 Hearing Falls Out.
#44 Nostalgic.
We spent the past weekend in my hometown near Cleveland, Ohio, and it was one of the best weekends that I have spent there in the last few visits. Going back home usually brings a lot of anxiety; issues about my mom that I have not dealt with come flooding back to the surface as … Continue reading #44 Nostalgic.
#43 Sweet Baby Nate.
We visited my mother's grave today. I have only gotten to see it twice since she passed away; one of the hardships of living far away. The last time I visited, it was an absolute disaster. Will was not quite three at the time and not feeling well. I was really hoping to see her … Continue reading #43 Sweet Baby Nate.
#42 Adulting is hard.
Often times I wonder if the path that my husband and I are on is the correct one. We are struggling through life right now raising two small children, trying to manage all of this on our own with no family help around. Most days we are OK. Other times, when our kids are sick, … Continue reading #42 Adulting is hard.
#41 Young Love.
Today is my mom and dad's wedding anniversary, and I happened to stumble across this sweet photo of them taken on their first anniversary. What a beautiful life they shared.
a life well loved 