Anna – Page 15

Standing Still

I asked Anna to stand still so I could take her picture. This is what she did. As I looked down the street onto the Public Market today I thought of this moment. My girl knows exactly what to do to put a smile on her Mama’s face.

Details

I keep a list of blog post ideas next to my computer. Every time I sit down to write I look at the list and for whatever reason I find myself writing about something that isn’t on it. I find this process of just allowing the words and memories to come to be very healingContinue reading “Details”

Spinning Girl

Anna loved to spin, hang upside down, climb and run. Anything that would keep her body moving was good for her. Before school we would often go across the street and do a couple rounds of monkey bars before she started her day. When one of the elementary schools got some new playground equipment sheContinue reading “Spinning Girl”

Dirty Socks

The sun is shining through my window in my new studio space. We have reconfigured some of the spaces in our house to help with the it not feeling so empty. I am upstairs in between Anna and Abigail’s rooms. I can see both of their beds from where I sit. I have their artworkContinue reading “Dirty Socks”

Eating Popcorn

No words today just a video of two friends sharing some popcorn. I sure do miss the daily request from Anna for a playdate with Rowan.

Backflips in Heaven

Years ago, as a single mom, I was looking for someone to watch Miss Anna while I went to work. Leaving her everyday was so incredibly difficult and seemed so unnatural. I hated the thought of having to drop her off with someone else and have them take care of her. What happens if theyContinue reading “Backflips in Heaven”