1. riggins born – when we found out we were pregnant with riggins, i will never forget what jon told me, “be brave. this baby needs you + so does jonah + so do i. you can do it.”
2. we sold waterprepared – i was up in logan the day that jon went to finalize everything at the bank + i got this text – “am i brave or are we crazy?” 🙂
3. i became full time stay at home mom. . . again – when i wrote the final email to Sweet Little Peanut announcing my “retirement”, jon told me again + again, “you’re braver than you think, say what’s in your heart.” it worked, i have never felt more content with myself.
4. seattle – by now we had recognized our “brave” theme. jonboy loved to tease me with it. he’s not into cheesy, but he is very supportive of my crazy ideas. “who’s brave enough for the ferriswheel? with him assisting jonah’s hand high above his head. . . “who’s brave enough to try king crab?” you get the point. i loved our seattle adventures. our final trip as a family of 3.
5. jonger book club – jon has always been an avid reader + he is probably one of the most intelligent fellas i know. we started our book club as a new year resolution in january. we had every intention to finish 12 books, but we only made it through 6. {this one will most likely make the list again in 2014} jonboy picked out this RAWR book for the boys for Christmas without me knowing. in the back, he wrote them the sweetest message i ever did read, “merry christmas boys. be kind to each other. be friends with the dinosaurs. always be brave. always tell mom you love her. i love you. love, dad”
Beautifully written, my dear. I am so glad we are cyber friends, because your words inspire & brighten my days. I bet you disperse more bravery to your readers than even you know. I know I’ve benefited from it myself! Here’s to maintaining that brave mom role in 2014!
Ginger, your blog is gorgeous. I was looking for inspiration, and I’m finding it by the yard here. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your beautiful life.
I bawled the first time I heard that song..and I wasn’t prego 😉
I bawled the first time I heard that song..and I wasn’t prego 😉
katie – – – i think the world of you, do you know this? thank you for your encouraging words + beautiful example as a mother. Sometimes I just have to push PUBLISH + hold my breath, ya know? 🙂 Here’s to maintaining our friendship for many years to come! XX
erin – – – awwwh are you serious? you are the sweetest. thank you! i was telling ash how amazed i am at her ability to cook pretty food + you know what she told me? OHHH, if you think i’m good, you should see Erin. I believe it wholeheartedly. So much to learn from you beautiful sisters. lucky to be related to such wonderful people! XX
erin – – – PS, your b+w pic on your profile is S T U N N I N G!!!!!!!!!
makenzie – – – it’s just THAT good huh. I would like to think we aren’t the only ones who did so. 🙂