What I Wish For My Daughter

I wish she wouldn’t have to grow up until she was ready.

I wish she would listen and learn from others, but still choose her own path.

I wish she would find her passion and follow it, without interference and without question.

I wish she would see and do great things, in whatever way that means to her.

I wish for her to find the right balance in all aspects of her life.

I wish she would always know what’s most important, and when it’s okay to let things go.

I wish she would stand up for what’s right, and for those that cannot defend themselves.

I wish she would be kind and caring, but never forget to take care of herself.

I wish that she would know that while other people’s opinions are valuable and worth listening to, she should never sacrifice her happiness because of them.

I wish that she would someday experience a great love.

I wish that the person that she loves is the perfect compliment to who she is.

I wish that they will grow and change within their love, sharing their common interests while still celebrating their differences.

I wish that they will be able to appreciate the changes in each other, and that there never be judgments between them only love, trust, and respect.

I wish that they use their hard times to better the good times.

I wish for my daughter to be happy in her life as a whole.

I wish that if she is to experience pain, it is just enough for her to learn from it, but not enough to crush her.

I wish for her to live a long life, only leaving this place when she feels ready.

I wish that she will always know that she is one of the two best things I did with my life, and that I will love her unconditionally for all eternity.

Just Us

Since we are now in the new year, I had a bunch of picture calendars that I didn't know what to do with. I didn't want to just get rid of them, so I decided to make a collage for Markus' bedroom. Here's the finished product!

Markus loves Cookie but can't figure out how to pet him. It ends up being Markus squealing at him in softly poking him.
Or petting him with his head.
He's such a sweet kitten.
Today we went to the playground to warm up in the sun and get out of our cold house with a broken heater.

We had a very nice morning.

Balboa Pictures

Joli had singing today so I wanted to see if I could get some cute pictures of Markus at the park. My camera was not cooperating as much as I would have liked, but I got a few good ones. This one was before we left.

I think next week I'll try a different setting and see if I can get some better ones.

Recent Pictures From My Phone

The Beach

Today we met Abby, Syrus and Lilly at the beach. It was a little chilly (about 65 degrees) and windy, but we still had a great time!

The most exciting part was climbing the "mountain".

Tasting sand is also very important.

Markus tried to play with a small wave and the wave won. So he spent a good ten minutes glaring, growling, and practically cursing at the waves.
The kids discovered a slide on the other side of the mountain, that was tons of fun.

I don't know how those kids could stand that cold water!?!?!






Markus started to get a little tired and wandered by himself.
Then it was nap time.