A Firefighter's Wife

Ten years ago today, you asked me to be your girlfriend.  It was a cold October night and you gave me a rose.  Dave Matthews Band was playing in the background.  You told me how much you loved me and wanted to be with me.  And I said yes. It was one of the best [...]

Sweet Isla,
You’re two months old today!  How did that happen?  Weren’t you just in my tummy yesterday, kicking my ribs and hiccuping away?  And now you’re two months – a full two months old.
This past month has been a bit hectic.  I decided to not feed you and your sister together anymore.  Breastfeeding both of [...]

Sweet Scarlett,
It’s been 2 months since you arrived in this world. I simultaneously cannot believe that you’ve been here two months and that it’s only been 2 months.  It feels like you and your sister have always been a part of our lives.
My love, I have to make a confession.  I have yet to get [...]

My mom being done with chemo.
The girls sleeping through the night.
Being able to eat spicy food again, especially chips and salsa.
Being able to eat acidic food again, especially grapefruit and lemon chicken.
Celebrating Des’ birthday.
Hearing the girls make cooing sounds.
Hearing the girls’ first words.
Watching the girls crawl.
Hearing Des’ first sentence.
Seeing my mom’s hair grow back in.
The [...]

Isla,
How has it been a month since you were born? Even though it feels like we just had you, I’ve already seen so many changes in you. You have grown so much in the last month, gaining weight and starting to get those Olivarez cheeks (which, by the way, I love to kiss). [...]