This Is How It Is
“Until I met Hayden, I didn’t fully understand that kids understand who they are at such a young age.” I have had this shared with me a number of times. …
Scars
“Don’t worry, it shouldn’t cause a scar.” A few weeks ago, I got a call from daycare only an hour after my youngest was dropped off, stating that he would…
Kindergarten
“When can I see my friends again?” Hayden has asked this question almost daily since the world shut down. This has been a challenge for all of us in different…
Into The Unknown
“I’m too busy for that. I’m on my way to Ahtohallan.” We have a wood furnace that heats our home in the winter. I feel like all year long we…
Dance To Your Heart’s Content
“Watch me dance! Look at my twirl!” Hayden has always loved music. He rocked to the music as soon as he could figure out how to make his limbs move. …
A Growing List of Places To Wear A Dress
“Mommy, why are you wearing that dress? It doesn’t twirl or anything.” Hayden has been giving me fashion advice for the past year. He likes to tell me whether my…