I’ve had some forced time at home the last few weeks, due to a nasty virus (not H1N1; I had myself tested). In some ways it’s been good to slow down. I had time alone with Regina this week, and time just watching the kids come and go and play with their friends in the yard and hang out at home, and I thought to myself once again, “I can’t believe I’m the mother of these great kids. I am the luckiest mom.” And no, the sentiment for my biological son wasn’t any different than my feelings for my daughters. … Continue reading →