February 4, 2025

As a family, we have experienced times where a trip to the grocery store was cause for anxiety due to lack of money. Once, when R was much younger, we filled a shopping cart and packed paper bags just to leave all of the food behind because my debit card was declined.

So when our counter looks like this, I am filled with gratitude (when I remember to pause for a moment to think about it). I love watching A polish off a mountain of strawberries for breakfast, knowing that T and I can provide fresh fruit for our family.

I also love when T bakes muffins. How the smell and taste of her cooking is home.