for mom

May 11, 2014May 10, 2014

My mom is beautiful

My mom is beautiful in her laughter – mouth wide-open, teeth shining. She says she married Dad for his sense of humor. She shrugs when you ask about how they met and says, “He made me laugh.” My mom is beautiful in how much she looks for the good, the bright, the joy, the adventure. … Continue reading My mom is beautiful

May 12, 2013May 10, 2013

With every sock I turn right side in down in the basement sorting laundry, Vowing I’ll make the kids turn their own socks And knowing I won’t, I appreciate my mother. With every attempted paperback on the couch on my back on a Saturday, Our daughter asking questions Interrupting til I put the book down, … Continue reading For Mom