The sensitivity landscape in 2017 is fraught with challenges for everyone, not just Mommies trying to answer their toddler's incessant questions. As a parent, I'm trying to raise children who are aware of others' feelings, with little minds open to all lifestyles and personalities. The attitude I'm trying to impress upon my sons is "different... Continue Reading →
Like the Corners of My Mind
I managed to find a copy of the elusive Magnolia Journal spring edition at my grocery store, and the theme is simplifying your life (while simultaneously selling their decor and furniture items). The section that spoke to me was a quote from Joanna Gaines, explaining that living simply requires a commitment every day, and not... Continue Reading →
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
A friend who spent three years stationed at Fort Bliss told me the hiking in El Paso was amazing. As someone who doesn't hike and isn't interested in encountering rattlesnakes outside the zoo reptile exhibit, this meant nothing to me. When we arrived in El Paso, however, I was drawn to the landscape. My son... Continue Reading →
Preparation
You never forget your first time. You’re nervous, not sure what to expect. Will it hurt? Will he see my imperfections? You have had a lot to drink, but is it enough to get you through this? It takes forever to get going, and the anticipation is killing you, and you’re squirming lying naked under... Continue Reading →
Basket of No
After a harrowing journey by car from El Paso to San Antonio, I wanted to show the kids a good time before we headed to Austin on Sunday. We were in town because Hubs was attending a nerd convention gaming exposition (which actually sounded cooler when he explained it) and since I was planning to drive... Continue Reading →
Well Done
*Composed after my first homemade vodka cocktail since producing, birthing, and weening second son, aka 2014. Don't ever, for a second, take a moment to congratulate yourself. On anything. Not just parenting wins, but any sort of success you may have, should be kept to yourself lest it somehow morph into an epic failure for... Continue Reading →
Two Potato
Between Robby graduating from law school and getting a job, his parents graciously took us in. He had been attending school at the University of Minnesota, a fantastic school in the middle of a terrible job market. So after he graduated, he took the Texas Bar exam and applied all over the state. We decided... Continue Reading →
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