Back to School in Ohio

Esther, John Ben, and Misha have been gone for a few weeks. I keep waiting for the big feelings to hit, but even when I moved my furniture around for the baklava party and found a tell-tale chicken nugget and toy car, no tears welled up in my eyes.  I smiled at the evidence ofContinue reading “Back to School in Ohio”

Ohio Trip

I went out to Ohio for my spring break with nesting instincts at an all-time high.  I planned on setting up the baby room, cleaning the house from top to bottom, and filling their freezer with home-cooked freezer meals.  I also hoped that the baby might come early, but I’m back home now without seeingContinue reading “Ohio Trip”

Xenia’s Ohio Adventure

Xenia wrote this blog in my voice and did a great job. She declared my rough draft too boring and demanded that I publish her scribble with nothing changed. Notes: Xenia has been in Ohio for four days and likes her new school and new circumstances. She mentions Kelly in the last paragraph. Kelly isContinue reading “Xenia’s Ohio Adventure”