Tag Archives: pride

Tomorrow

Posted on April 4, 2016 by thisnest

Tomorrow. The first step, of the last leg, of this particular race. Life is chalk full of races, battles, obstacles to hurdle – and going back to college at my age, with my family responsibilities and demands, into this program, … Continue reading →

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You Are. You Really Are.

Posted on April 11, 2014 by thisnest

“You are important.” I say to him “I am important!” he echoes “You are special.” I say to him “I am special!” he echoes “You are smart.” I say to him “I am smart!” he echoes “You are kind.” I … Continue reading →

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Life Is Changing. Life Has Changed.

Posted on April 6, 2014 by thisnest

My first day of nursing school outfit is laid out. My dividers are snug in my new binders. My pens and highlighters have been carefully selected and zipped into their designated pockets…And my son has been gone a month now. … Continue reading →

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Our Most Valuable Player

Posted on July 15, 2013 by thisnest

He has always been an athlete, our first-born. He has been throwing and running and climbing and jumping at a level above what is age appropriate since forever. He’s had a six-pack since he was a toddler, for crying out … Continue reading →

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Germs and Flies

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thisnest

  Smart little boy. Sitting at Subway, munching on a chicken flatbread sandwich, talking about germs. You are so funny. Looking at me as though you were the parent and I was the child: “Germs are what?” You asked “Ummm, … Continue reading →

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