Every once in a while I look through my past writing and dust off something from the vault. This piece was originally written in July, 2009, and as today is Earth Day, I thought it only fitting to post it here. Ethan just came down from his “rest time†with The Lorax by Dr. Seuss […]
Author Archives: Abi Bowling
Moonwalk
April 18, 2010 – 5:40 pm
Jack: Ethan, do you remember the name of the first man to walk on the moon? Ethan: Neil Armstrong. Jack: Excellent! How about the second man? Ethan: Buzz Aldrin. Jack: And… what about the man who was waiting in the command module? Ethan: Uh.. ummm… Michael JACKSON! Cue me doubling over in muffled laughter and […]
To protect and serve
April 16, 2010 – 3:19 pm
Since the weather has been quite pleasant lately, Ethan is often out on the playground at school when I go to pick him up. Usually, as I am loading Henry and Miranda into the stroller in the parking lot, one of his friends will see me and holler hi to me or announce to Ethan […]
One year ago today
April 6, 2010 – 7:24 am
One year ago today I was a miserable mess. A very large miserable mess. One year ago today I was uncomfortable, worried, and oh-so-ready to be done with pregnancy. And really, really large. Did I mention that already? One year ago today I couldn’t sleep comfortably in my bed — even with the aid of […]
The things he says
April 3, 2010 – 11:47 am
Bending down for the twentieth time to pick up a hurled sippy cup, I exclaim, “I’m getting old, guys. I’m an old lady!” Ethan’s retort: “Nahhhhh, Mommy! You’re a spring chicken!” Man, I love this kid!
