I tell the boys all about the physical process involved in woohoo. I’m sure it’s nothing they haven’t heard before, but there are a few things I want to emphasize. Kai: Boys, it’s natural to want to stick your thing somewhere. Your hormones constantly tell you that’s what you’re supposed…
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I wake up the morning of New Year’s Eve, reflecting on my life. Despite the losses we’ve experienced over the years, I’m happy to say that Me-Me and I have built a great life together. Our relationship is strong, and our kids are happy and healthy. We’ve done well. I…
I feel terrible arriving home to the bad news of Merlin’s passing. The thought of Me-Me and the kids suffering through this without me is devastating. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to make this up to them, but I’ll do my best. Dray is the first person…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g In the morning, before sunrise – we take a few more pictures before it’s time to pack up and make our way back down the mountain. About 20…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g We make our way to the next climb – Croft Icefall. The weather is pleasant, and the climbing conditions are in our favor. Mo, Stef, and Nate, don’t…
Note: These posts guest star Nathaniel C. Pierson of The Pierson and Friends story created by Jes2G of Tumblr. Check out her incredible work here: storiesbyjes2g I begin baking a cake for Mase and pull it out of the oven just after midnight. Mase steps over and pauses with his…
Me-Me answers the door to greet Uncle Merit, his family, her sister Lia and Lia’s husband, Stef. After a hug, Lia pulls Me-Me to the side. Jamelia: Are we sure we want to let our hubbies climb that mountain tomorrow? People die up there, you know. Melisa: I know, Lia.…
It’s the morning of Winterfest. Mo and Stef are counting on me, and I feel I’m letting them down. We leave to climb Mt. Komo tomorrow morning, and I have yet to find a 4th guy for the trip. Desperate, I search for a climbing forum, hoping to find anybody…
As Dray and I return home, I can’t think about anything but the items we discovered in my grandparents’ storage unit. So I take it all into the garage, sort through it, and spend a few hours, hopefully getting to know more about my father’s side of the family. Luckily…
Once again, I get up very early to prepare Dray a birthday cake. Once everyone has showered and gotten ready for the day, we gather around it to help Dray blow out his candles. Then, we sing and make as much noise as possible while watching him age. Afterward, he…