Zia enjoying her new living room. She was mostly outside with her dadda while I painted, but every once in while she’d come in, survey the walls, and state reassuringly: “Looks beaufect, Mamma”. I really appreciated that. Heaven knows I needed it. And I know she’s always honest with me. If anything is a […]
Grandma Lucero sent a very pretty Easter basket to a very thrilled little girl! A thoughtful grandma indeed- the basket is chock-full of all Zia’s favorite things: a spotted pony, a pink hat, gloves (what could be better than gloves that look like a cow?), and lots of books- beautiful, bright, soft, and NOISY books! She was […]
When I was a kid, January 15th was the day my lovingly innovative parents designated as “Kids’ Day”- a fine day of gifts and surprises to kind of take the place of a Christmas we didn’t celebrate. Kids’ Day only lasted 2 or 3 years before it sort of fizzled out, but as you can see, it has lasted forever in my memory. […]
