Good mothers teach their children to sing the song Jesus Loves Me while I apparently teach my two-year-old country music songs about failed marriages. Yes, Cate's favorite song right now is Johnny Cash's Jackson (from Walk the Line): We got married in a fever/hotter than a pepper sprout/We've been talking about Jackson/Ever since the fire wentContinue reading “We Got Married in a Fever”
Author Archives: Andrea Y. Griffith
One Year Ago
One year ago today I had already spent my first night in the hospital. First of many! Whew, what a year we have had…I am so thankful I am home with these healthy sweeties (and Telfer) instead. It was not an easy summer by any means but I see so many good things that cameContinue reading “One Year Ago”
Weeks 24 & 25: Worthwhile Classics
If you're looking for a summer book, I can recommend both The Remains of the Day and In Cold Blood – you'll know if they are your bag. Both are somewhat heartbreaking psychological portraits although their subjects could not be more different – an English butler and two murderers. Week 24/52: The Remains of theContinue reading “Weeks 24 & 25: Worthwhile Classics”
First Day of Summer
I literally missed the entire summer last year so I am particularly anticipating the joys of summer this year. Sunset tonight: 9:11 PM. We will definitely be doing a little grilling tonight after the girls are in bed. It seems so wrong to put them to bed in full on daylight. But then I pictureContinue reading “First Day of Summer”
Eating Lunch
One of the best gifts you can give me is the gift of a peaceful, happy mealtime. It's a good gift because I know the alternative all too well. I think 9 months is pretty much the best age and I apologize in advance for bad camera work:
Andrea Y. Griffith 