Monthly Archives: August 2011

Imperfection Has A Color

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My youngest daughter recently started kindergarten. I surprised myself by not getting teary on her first day. As she adjusted her brand-new backpack and walked hand-in-hand with Big Sister into school, she wore an expression of utter and complete joy. … Continue reading →

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A Sign of Love

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I haven’t taken many vacations without my children, but whenever I do, the same unsettling feeling overcomes me before I leave. The last time I got the feeling, it prompted me to write detailed letters to each of my children, … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A Moment?

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My youngest daughter turned five-years-old today. She requested her two best friends for a small gathering. She will receive three small gifts from her daddy and me: a small stuffed horse, the kitten family from the Calico Critter collection, and … Continue reading →

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I See Beautiful

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

The other day I stopped at Walgreens for a few items. It was an extremely hot day and I had just finished exercising. I would have preferred to at least shower before the quick shopping trip, but sunscreen, band-aids, and … Continue reading →

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One Happy Island

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

I recently wrote a post about the fourteenth wedding anniversary excursion I went on with my husband. Many readers saw the sunset photos and inquired where one can find such surreal beauty. The answer is Aruba. And believe it or … Continue reading →

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Joined In Silence

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Rachel Macy Stafford

My husband and I recently took a five-day vacation to celebrate our fourteenth wedding anniversary. Because we had only taken two trips without the children in eight years, we chose a very tropical and very romantic location. In doing so, … Continue reading →

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