Kate’s Blog – Page 110

Dear Mary

*This post was originally published in March 2008. Dear Mary, How did you do it? How did you stand at the foot of the cross and watch your son suffer? I wince when my children receive shots at the doctor’s office. I remember watching Madeline stand outside a circle of children playing and look atRead the whole post >>

Will Eat for Baby

It’s still dark outside. I’ve just nursed the baby and I should be in bed, trying to squeeze in a few more minutes of sleep before my older children wake me up. Instead I sneak into my bathroom and step on the scale with trepidation. Will it be my friend or foe this morning? ItRead the whole post >>

Let’s Hear It for the Underdogs

First it was Susan Boyle who proved that talent and more than an ounce of chutzpah are worth more than a pretty package. Then it was Mine That Bird, the 50-1 long shot that came from 30 lengths to win the Kentucky Derby and the hearts of millions. It’s no surprise Mine That Bird hasRead the whole post >>

An Answered Prayer

On Monday night I walked the lonely path of a dark corridor over and over with a hurting infant in my arms. My march endured for hours. I only found rest when I stopped to nurse. The baby would drift off, eyelids fluttering, but if I made any attempt to put her down, she’d writheRead the whole post >>

Adventures in Groceryland (Rerun)

To cut back on computer time, I’ll be publishing some rerun posts/essays in the coming weeks. Here’s the first one. I haven’t braved the grocery store with all three girls yet – probably because the memory of this trip is still so terrifying. This essay was originally published in a regional parenting publication in theRead the whole post >>