Benjamin sprang out of bed this morning and got dressed for school. He said “I’m so excited!” and was one giant smile. His nerves rose with the sun; by the… Continue Reading Day 81
Day 81
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on The tears find me in the details, when I least expect them. Tonight, they were in the lunchboxes. Tonight, I packed two lunchboxes instead of one. I ironed two school uniforms and… Continue Reading Day 80
Day 79
on These are such good days. We parked downtown and walked to the French bakery before Banyan’s basketball tryouts this morning. Benji wanted to play so badly. He was a ball… Continue Reading Day 79
Day 78
on Sometimes I think this kid is superhuman. In the morning, Benjamin scrambled some eggs, then did five math assignments and aced the test that followed. I had a work meeting by… Continue Reading Day 78
Day 77
on It was a very good day. A bridge walk before sunrise. A morning bike ride with Benji and the dogs. A to-do list with all but one item crossed off… Continue Reading Day 77
Day 76
on Today followed an upward trajectory right to the end. I prepare for sleep feeling much more grounded than I did yesterday. Benjamin woke up at 5am complaining of severe knee pain.… Continue Reading Day 76