Blasphemy!

“Blasphemy!”

The word is shrieked out through thin lips, and I’m startled back into myself. I feel my body heat up; I know his words are for me.

My sin is so great, everyone can see it. My protruding belly is proof of that.

He has no sin; no one knows it was him. I am punishable because I was caught. He gets off free because I’ve said nothing.

The hard seat makes my back ache; the eyes of fifty people only accentuate how uncomfortable I am. I dare not try to explain, I didn’t know it was a sin.

Isabelle Leigh

Chubby fingers and a snub nose,
loose brown locks wild and free.
Bright wide blue eyes, soft pale skin.
Secrets whispered into trusting ears.
Smiles,giggles, tickles and kisses.
The way she gets excited
over simple everyday things.
A spider holds her attention,
butterflies delight and fascinate her.
For all these things and more,
I love her.
Her innocence, her wonder,
the funny things she does.
The way she runs to me,
to make her feel safe,
she snuggles in my arms until she is safe again.
The way her face lights up when she sees me.
I love her.
I love my beautiful niece,
with everything I have.
Every time I see her
my heart threatens to explode.
I love her because
she is part of me.
She is of my my blood,
and I will never leave her.
I love you Isabelle Leigh.

My reasons

Why do I love you?
Your eyes question me
probing for the answers,
begging for me to list my reasons.

I love you for you optimism,
your blind faith in your beliefs,
you faith in me.
I love you when you're cranky,
when you're sad, when you're happy.
I love your smile
and how it warms my heart.
I love the noises you make when you're sleeping,
how you cling to me at night.
I love you because you care,
you need me as I need you.
Together we are happy,
apart we are miserable.
I have always loved you,
I will always love you,
with all of my heart.

So my love,
these are my reasons for loving you.
There are many more, too many to mention,
read these and be satisfied.
I love you with all my heart,
but your endless questions annoy me.

Impending birth

My sister is only days away from exploding with an infant.
She already has one, absolutely adorable daughter. Now we are expecting a little boy. Boyd. And I can't wait, the last 8 months have been murder.
So we're coming into end game and we are all freaking out.
Are we going to be ready for another child?
Considering my sister is a young mother, and is having difficulties with one I am not sure it was wise for her to have another one.
And I am a little jealous, I wouldnt mind a baby. But I don't mind a nephew instead. I have a lot of fun with my niece. Double the trouble, double the fun?