Sarah Seyfred
On Saturday evening, September the eighth, nineteen -seventy nine, in a small ceremony at their home in Far Hills, New Jersey, they began their life together as husband and wife. This photo hangs in my hallway, where I see it every day. I love this photo. My parents have been married 36 years today. For …
While Ellie slept in my arms and Izzy watched (too many episodes of) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood this afternoon I dozed a bit and surfed around on facebook. I came across a link to an article about what parents with grown children want those of us in the trenches to do to keep these memories close …
“Hi Mom!!! I am sorry that you are sick. Thank you for taking care of the babies while I am at work. And helping me…??…?? that I like. I love you!” -Grayson 7 years (2nd grade) The note Grayson left me at school when I went to visit his classroom. Sure, not all the …
My life, all lives really I guess, are made up of lots of little things. Small moments. At different points these little things and fleeting moments feel like the big things. And then they’re gone. Memories. Right now I’m watching my girls (ages 13 months and 26 months)… Little Ellie is grabbing for her sisters …