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 →
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 →
Getaway Part 2
I've had a little time to recover from our New Mexican adventure, and to nurse the cold I brought home from the mountains, and I can say with confidence that the trip was a big success. It seems like Jackson and I suddenly have a connection we haven't had for a while. We have inside... Continue Reading →
Getaway
I had planned to go on my first hike yesterday while the kids were at school (Archie goes a couple days a week starting last Friday), but when I arrived at the park I didn't have exact change for the honor system payment box. Instead of driving down the mountain looking for change or stealing... Continue Reading →
Endless Cycle
9:34am. The gym. Ok, 26 minutes until meeting with my trainer. Is there a place to lay down in the locker room? Oh shit, he saw me. I guess I'm supposed to warm up or something and now he knows I'm here so let's get this over with. Ugh, I forgot my headphones. Who is... 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 →
Teaching Moment
If you are an excellent parent, you are magically able to turn every situation into a memorable and valuable lesson for your child. Sharing toys at the playground becomes a lesson on poverty and the importance of volunteer work. Waiting in line for Santa and having him clock out just as you reach the front... Continue Reading →
Made Up
Most days, I'm wearing yoga pants or jeans with holes in the knee, a t-shirt, and my hair is pulled back in what I hope is a messy bun, but in fact makes me look like The Trunchbull. I don't wear clothes that require dry cleaning, because everything has snot or milk sprayed on it... Continue Reading →
Feels
A couple months after Jackson was born my parents came over to watch him so Robby and I could go on our first post-baby date: dinner and a movie. We saw Gravity, you know, the one where we are asked to believe George Clooney is a wise-cracking astronaut and Sandra Bullock is somehow chosen for... Continue Reading →
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