Author: Violeta
-
Humble beginnings, low expectations
We were recently married and it dawned on me that any moment now, we could make a baby. Up until then I hadn’t given it much thought, as we weren’t sexually active before marriage, so the prospect was moot.
-
Jackie turns 5
“When I was little, before I was three, I learned that when someone receives many gifts for her birthday, she opens a gift, then takes a little break, sips a little wine, then she opens another gift… and so on. Then everybody goes home.”
-
The aftermath of the referendum
The subject died down, but a bitter taste lingers. What happened? What happened to us?
-
This is how hearts recharge
I was gone over the weekend. Jackie faired well without me. Our reunions are always sweet, but it occurred to me that she controls herself with poise at goodbyes.
-
#MamiciDeBambi weekend away
I am back home. My body is tired as we stayed up late (talking through everything) but my heart is full and my mind is enriched.
-
That first year
I had mentioned before that I lost a lot of weight in those first months of parenting. Looking back I realize how hard it was. But we didn’t know it then. It was also wonderful. And the wonder and joy was all that we could see.
-
Fierul ascute fierul
Eram la o minunata reuniune lunară cu parinti adoptivi, si s-a pus o întrebare: cu ce ne trezim ca ne luptam, din tiparele pe care nici nu știam ca le avem, ca parinti.
-
Though topic
I’m home alone and I feel queazy. I’ve done it again. On a sensitive matter, I’ve expressed my point of view and got some backlash.
-
Willing to change your mind
True courage, maturity and leadership is to sit face to face with someone you disagree with, and truly listen, and be willing to change your mind. Not just give in (to avoid tension), or compromise your belief, but be willing to change your mind.
-
Home alone
Conrad is in Croatia for two weeks. I’ve been looking forward to a change of pace. The house is undisturbed during the day. I keep busy, I do my thing. J goes to kindergarten and then we find things to do together in the afternoon.
-
Hope
A new chapter begins. Not just because school started and summer is officially over, but I feel it in my bones.
-
Finding myself
This Fall I meditated and let go. I realized how little I have control over, how alone I am, but not lonely. I filled my cup to the brim, whenever I had the opportunity and I mourned the changes I feared, and then let go.