A is 10. The oldest. She is a confident, over-achiever who has so many interests that she has trouble deciding what she should do. She is brainy and athletic and, much to our horror, is entering tween-hood. She has a heart for God and the lost; she is always inviting her friends to church and related activities and telling them about Jesus. She is curious about life and it's mysteries and is always eager to share her knowledge with you. She loves singing, dancing and drama. This girl lives for the performance, whether on stage or off. I love A!
E is 8. She is in the middle. I see her constantly struggling between following and leading, traditional and unconventional, and dependence and independence. She is talented in music, plays piano, sings and wants to learn the guitar. She is extremely sensitive and loves deeper than anyone else I know. She loves God and writes songs, draws pictures and makes books about this love. She also loves hugs and kisses and just cuddling on the couch. She is a model student and her teachers adore her. I love E!
O is 5. The baby. He is the only boy. But, that is not the only thing that makes him different. He also struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). He has struggled since the beginning of his life to make sense of this world. And, as his mother, I have learned how to help him navigate it. The love I have for O is so hard to put into words. I could listen to his little voice forever. I love when he tells me stories about his trains or animals or when he is sharing with me about something that happened in his day. Although, in many ways, he is like any other pre-kindergartner - he loves to learn, make us laugh and ride his tricycle - he also experiences this world different than most. I love O!If you have children, much of your identity is wrapped up in them. In being their mom, chauffeur, homework adviser, therapist, etc. This is true for me. As a mother of three, I am often identified as her or his mom and being called upon for mommy duties. So, while "mom" is not my only title, it is a large part of who I am.I hope you will come visit me at Peace it all Together, so you can learn more about my life as a mom and about my other identities, as well.