I know the school year rhythm is finally starting to soften around me. The mornings don’t feel as chaotic, the afternoons feel more predictable. There’s some comfort in that. There are still crazy morning and busy afternoons, arguments with my kids, frustrations to manage, and relationships to help them navigate. But feeling a little more … Continue reading On knowing what matters…
Life
On wanting what I have. Again…
I wrote a blog with this exact same title a few years ago. And here we are again. My husband and I have been talking a lot recently about our move to Texas and everything that has happened to us since we left Washington state. It's a lot and if you know what happened, you … Continue reading On wanting what I have. Again…
On figuring things out…
I honestly can't remember the last time I've written anything, let alone anything of value. The last year or so has been a huge drain on my creativity and, frankly, my ability to think cohesively. There are reasons for that. Plenty of reasons. And every time I think, "Damn, I really miss writing and I … Continue reading On figuring things out…
On the simple things…
"When I think of things going “back to normal”, these are the things I hope for: lingering conversations and snail mail and belly laughs and shared meals."
On knowing what I need…
"We are all pouring from severely depleted cups. We're all probably more like knocked over beer pong cups at this point. At least, that's what I feel like. Every time something starts to pick me back up, another proverbial frat boy throws something at me, splashes out whatever was left in my cup, and knocks me down. "
On wanting what I have….
Yesterday was Mother's Day. I wanted to write yesterday, but never got around to it. My family took me for a long brunch after church (where the mimosa tureen never got refilled and, for that, I will never forgive the staff) then we came home and I nursed my youngest down for a nap before … Continue reading On wanting what I have….
On remembering the “me” I forgot….
Around this time of year, I always spend a pretty decent amount of time thinking about how I'd like the new year to go for me. I'm a fan of resolutions. It helps me think about ways my life could be better or how I could better myself. This year is no exception. I'm taking … Continue reading On remembering the “me” I forgot….
On clearing out the crap…
I feel like I spend the majority of my days recently on the verge of crying, but never actually doing so. I just don't have the time for it. There's always something more pressing that needs tending to. Right now, it's my eight-month-old and two-year-old daughters that will.not.nap. I'm making every attempt I can to disengage … Continue reading On clearing out the crap…
On processing the pain…
"Mothers cannot give from a depleted source. Every mother needs emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual validation, nourishment, and support. When a mother is respected and well cared for, she and her whole family will benefit." ~ a motherwoman principle. I am nearly eight weeks into raising my second daughter. Which means I am nearly eight … Continue reading On processing the pain…
On the songs of my baby…
I'm roughly six weeks out from the impending delivery of my second baby. Technically speaking, I'm eight weeks out, but my midwife is fairly confident this one will come early since the last one did. I'm also hopeful she'll come early...it will give me substantially more time to recover before moving across the country and … Continue reading On the songs of my baby…
Use. The. Clutch. 