Cycle of Life

Milestones.

My dad is struck yet again with major illness. He has the shingles, which can be brutal, especially among older folks. And he has skin cancer.

Kalian started doing sign language! Right now she signs for ama - breastfeeding - and for "more". She also has 10 teeth!

Liam is Mr. independent with the potty (at least #1) and can ride his running bike.

I'm in grad school.

Chris is a stay at home dad.

I feel so connected to my immediate (I guess nuclear) family by being here without other close friends and family, whom I do miss terribly. At the same time, I also feel so disconnected to my kids now that I'm not with them all day long. I don't want to miss anything. It's so strange to only spend an hour or two some days with Kalian. It feels unnatural. But I'm also so happy and overall so fulfilled.