May 3 2006

Let's see, where do I start. I'm new to blogging, but really need an outlet, so here I am.

I have two awesome kids...my daughter, Ashley, is 15 and plays hockey. She's the light of my life...along with my 2 year old son, Jake. I don't know where I would be without either one of them.

Ashley came into my life when I was 21 years old. I was a single mom, her dad had left me when I was pregnant. She was my hope, my little angel. Most people feel a connection to their partner when their child is born that is not easy to put in words. For me, I felt a severence from him when that cord was cut. I had a new life, me and my baby girl. I was no longer alone in this world. She was a miracle to me. Perfect in every way. I can never describe that feeling of first seeing her...but it remains clear to this day as she approaches her 16th birthday...hard to believe so many years have passed.

Will add more later, it's a beautiful day today and I'm going to get my little boy outside to enjoy the sunshine..

Love, Mommy