I’m sad to not be with Tracie P and our girls today.

But knowing that I’d be traveling this week, we celebrated our Mother’s Day last Sunday with red roses chosen by Georgia P, a new purse, lox breakfast, and some silly cards.

Tracie P’s such a beautiful lady, inside and out. And it’s been one of life’s most wonderful experiences watching her become a mother and nurturing our girls.

Whether soothing a tummy ache with three-o-clock-in-the-morning snuggles or simmering chicken into a savory stock that she’ll use to stew the girls’ favorite lentils, lest they digest an unwholesome broth, Tracie P makes their world and mine brim with love, affection, and gentle care.

Happy Mother’s Day, Tracie P! We love you!

When I first got on that plane from San Diego and took you to dinner back in the late summer of 2008, I couldn’t have imagined the joy that you would bring into my life by bringing our girls into this world.