[coffee]

I woke to Nora talking to the ceiling. Waving her arms around and laughing. It was really wonderful.

I was remembering when Emma was that little. How quickly it all passes.

Now shes asking to sew and wants to learn to knit. She sees every piece of paper as a blank canvas. Her spirit is so high and soars into the sky and I am blessed that I get her to keep her home with me. I get to see that little girl explore and learn all about her world. Unabashed, unregulated, free to do, free to create, free to just be Emma. Without any expectation of coloring in the lines and cutting on the dotted ones.

[love]

I heard from a long time friend today. Someone that I lost contact with for a while. She lives on the other side of the country and we talk as often as we can. It is so wonderful to hear from someone that you think of quite often. Think if they are happy, if they are healthy, if they have found love. And she is happy and love has filled her heart. And that makes my Valentines Day very special.

[baking]

We made crackers and other little goodies and they have been whittling away. I found Grant this morning behind the sofa munching away. I am pretty sure he just did not want to share his treasure.

[growing]

 

My little Nora. I feel a little pinch in my heart when I see how fast she is growing. Five months already, my goodness that is already half of the time she spent in my womb. I look at that face and I just can not let go.