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Welcome to my blog!

Today marks the second time I have had the honor to celebrate Mother's Day as a mother. Francesca Rae joined us just prior to Mother's Day last year and has since reshaped my life in countless amazing and wonderful ways. How such a little soul can generate such joy is an overwhelming and welcome mystery. I am so proud to be a mom! I also have the tremendous privilege to be at home with her and bond with her in a very special way--she is a miraculous and complex little person!

And what difference a year makes! Last Mother's Day she was a helpless little newborn; now, she is an acutely alert and curious young toddler:

Given the day, I thought today would be the perfect time to begin my blog. Part of the wonderment of being home with Franny is the ongoing opportunity to be the first person to share in her new expressions, communications, and actions. This blog will represent my journey with her and document the adventures and routines of our lives; it is designed to be my journal, but in a format that allows others to share in our experiences as well. My blog will also include my thoughts and observations as a first-time mom.

I hope you will enjoy it! Please feel free to add your comments or questions, ask for updates to past postings, or just read along as we go! But just a note--there is no intended regularity or schedule for my blog--some days there may be several postings, other days maybe none! Regardless, I am looking forward to both creating it and sharing it with you!