mother

8 years equals 17

every year it rains.

Wonder

Doctors have come from distant cities

Just to see me

Stand over my bed

Disbelieving what they're seeing 

They say I must be one of the wonders

Of god's own creation

And as far as they can see they can offer

No explanation 

Newspapers ask intimate questions

Want confessions

They reach into my head

To steal the glory of my story 

They say I must be one of the wonders

Of god's own creation

And as far as they can see they can offer

No explanation 

O, I believe

Fate smiled and destiny

Laughed as she came to my cradle

Know this child will be able

Laughed as my body she lifted

Know this child will be gifted

With love, with patience and with faith

She'll make her way 

People see me

I'm a challenge to your balance

I'm over your heads

How I confound you and astound you

To know I must be one of the wonders

Of god's own creation

And as far as you can see you can offer me

No explanation 

O, I believe

Fate smiled and destiny

Laughed as she came to my cradle

Know this child will be able

Laughed as she came to my mother

Know this child will not suffer

Laughed as my body she lifted

Know this child will be gifted

With love, with patience and with faith

She'll make her way

-natalie merchant

when Royalty Reigns supreme

2012

Reagan has a new theme song.  Scenario by A Tribe Called Quest.

Reagan is playing with her toes and pushing herself to sit.  She is almost there.

Such joy.

The drive this morning to work was great after seeing such a feat.  Soundtrack provided by A Tribe Called Quest, Sister Hazel, Madonna (Vogue), and Depeche Mode.

The 90's bring such joy.  

Those artists bring back such great memories and now they are the soundtrack for a new amazing memory.

(finalized by 2pac)

Seeing this on the 29th.  The day after the 28th.  Hope.  Change.  We may witness the actualization this time; when you put forth the effort to build a solid base the right way the first time.

 

reagan is superior

...although little Reagan will need help with her gross motor skills (walking); her fine motor skills are right on target!

And to boot - her language and social skills are SUPERIOR!  Yes she got a SUPERIOR!  I don't usually gloat about 'lil Rae Rae; but come on...she deserves props!

Merry Christmas in July!

winter winds

you have to let yourself feel

As the winter winds litter London with lonely hearts

Oh the warmth in your eyes swept me into your arms

Was it love or fear of the cold that led us through the night?

For every kiss your beauty trumped my doubt

And my head told my heart

"Let love grow"

But my heart told my head

"This time no

This time no"

We'll be washed and buried one day my girl

And the time we were given will be left for the world

The flesh that lived and loved will be eaten by plague

So let the memories be good for those who stay

And my head told my heart

"Let love grow"

But my heart told my head

"This time no"

Yes, my heart told my head

"This time no

This time no"

Oh the shame that sent me off from the God that I once loved

Was the same that sent me into your arms

Oh and pestilence is won when you are lost and I am gone

And no hope, no hope will overcome

And if your strife strikes at your sleep

Remember spring swaps snow for leaves

You'll be happy and wholesome again

When the city clears and sun ascends

And my head told my heart

"Let love grow"

But my heart told my head

"This time no"

And my head told my heart

"Let love grow"

But my heart told my head

"This time no

This time no"

-mumford and sons

first day of summer

today i will celebrate the first day at the ball park with my dad, sister, and dan!  what a great way to start the summer...

...then friday to the shore.

Happy Flag Day!

Reagan sat today...

...tomorrow will be one year!

Sunny Days

Discipline

Love at First Sight

6am

Follow Your Dreams

I used to hate the month of March. It was too long. This year, pleasantly, that has changed. After two months of being trapped in doors because of the snow...I feel as though I am finally free; I now love March.

One year ago...

"Can't Help Falling In Love"

Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you

Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
So take my hand, and take my whole life too
Cause I can't help falling in love with you

Like a river flows so surely to the sea
Oh my darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
So won't you please take my hand, and take my whole life too
Cause I can't help falling in love, in love with you
Cause I can't help falling in love, falling in love,
I keep falling in love with you

disconnected

You don't know a thing about me
Is there something that you should know?
I can tell you what you want to hear
Let you inhibitions just go
No you don't know what you will give up
You don't know what you want
It may take you years to find out

You don't know what you need
It's something that may never come to you
Trust is something that comes easy
When you've never been a victim
Lies and promises and words are said
It's your decision to accept them

-face to face