I spent my first Mother’s Day recovering at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, the day after Megan’s birth in May 2001. That was my best Mother’s Day gift ever. Mother’s Day is typically low key at our house. Today was no exception although I have to say that it was a solid day all around. [...]
Today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day – the Friday before Mother’s Day which President Reagan set apart in 1984 as a day to recognize and honor military spouses. I am not a military spouse but I am joining others in saluting those who are. Take for example my friend Alicia. Her blog gives me a [...]
I think I shocked my mom last week when she sent me an email at 9:30am her time (which was 6:30am my time) and I replied seconds later. This coming from the daughter who while living at home was notorious for hiding under her covers each morning until the last possible moment. Reminds me of [...]