A googly eye was stuck somewhere on my skin when I stepped into the shower today. As I watched it swirling towards the drain, I quickly grabbed it up and stood there for a moment— half smiling and half with a lump in my throat.

I can't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, but I can tell you (in great detail) the births of my children. If you have taken a class from me, you have probably heard me say that before, because I want to tell you how important birth is to a MOTHER as much as it is to her child.