Oh, sweet, silly, and crazy John Paul, I never want to forget anything about who you are right now! Especially the way you bury your head and arms into my chest when you’re tired, the way your hair curls up in the back, or the way you try to kiss me, coming at me with a completely open mouth and wide eyes. So, here is who you are at one year old: You are a child of great joy. Everyone […]
Categories: Parenting • Tags: Baby, Birthday, Life, Motherhood, One Year Old
Much of the time, my son John Paul is as sweet as can be. He looks up at you with his big baby blues wide and his mouth opened ever so slightly, and it’s impossible not to smile. But lest you be fooled, there is another side of John Paul. A side so shocking and so terrifying, that it cannot be described in words. Rather, this picture will have to suffice: Meet what we in the McGinley family affectionately call, […]
Categories: 31 Days of Facing My Fears, Parenting • Tags: Baby, Christianity, Family, Life, Motherhood
Yesterday John Paul had a trip to the doctor’s office that included three immunizations, blood being drawn, and a lot of poking and prodding. Needless to say, it was a bit rough for him (and me!). But the good news is that he’s doing great. For a boy who was born under six pounds and who spent six weeks in the NICU, being in the 50% for height, weight, and head size, as well as being on target developmentally, is […]
Categories: Faith, Parenting, Relationships • Tags: Christianity, Jesus, Life, Love, Motherhood, Prayer
