love Archives - Page 8 of 8

A twinkling

by Robin | Dec 24, 2008 | Kids, Mom stuff, Personal

It is one of those moments you want to freeze and tuck away in a safe place to revisit when he’s gone. “Mama, will you lay down with me a while?” “No, honey, I’m in the middle of watching a movie, so just a kiss good-night.” ...

Super-power wishes and little boy kisses

by Robin | May 29, 2008 | Family, Kids, Memoir, Mom stuff, Personal

Sometimes–but only sometimes–I wish I could freeze time. Mostly those super-power wishes come when my babies are crossing a threshhold–first smiles and first steps, learning to read and learning to write, beginning pre-school or elementary or middle...

Magic

by Robin | Mar 18, 2006 | Uncategorized

“Love…is the closest thing we have to magic.” The line comes from “Aquamarine”, a tween movie I wasn’t sure I’d be able to sit through after watching the first 20 minutes, but ended up tolerating if not mildly enjoying...

Dance

by Robin | Mar 14, 2006 | Mom stuff, Parenting, Personal, Uncategorized

Yesterday was a hectic day starting with a three hour drive just prior to school pick up. I was secretly pleased Rachel’s horseback instructor had cancelled her lesson, allowing me time to run to the grocery store to get something for dinner, and also to begin...