I've always wanted to be as open and honest with my kids as possible. If they ask me a question, I just want to give them the answer. "Why does it look like the moon is following us?" "How are babies born?""What is it like to get your period?""When did you have your first boyfriend?""Why … Continue reading On the hard questions…
mental health
On getting back to it…
I've been saying for, well, years that I'd like to learn more about and pay more attention to my astrology. My birth chart. All that good stuff. So I'm actually going to attempt to do this. I'm a month-ish out from my 46th trip around the sun. It's so weird to be saying that. How … Continue reading On getting back to it…
On setting the scene….
Last night, I set my alarm for 6:30am. I've done this before. I set an alarm with every intention of getting out of bed and having a slow morning, even if just a few minutes, to myself. Coffee, reading, maybe a little yoga or stretching. Easing into the day before everything really starts in earnest. … Continue reading On setting the scene….
On becoming who I am…
I became a mother nearly 12 years ago. I honestly can't believe it's been that long, most days. How is she almost 12? How am I almost 46? Time is weird. I still feel 35 most days, but these kids keep getting older which means I am also getting older. Apparently. I remember when I … Continue reading On becoming who I am…
On making adjustments…
March has been comin' in hot this year. It feels insanely busy and we're only 4 days into it! An absurd number of things have changed and moved and adjusted for our family in just the last week or so. It's wild to think about. And with those changes come the necessary adjustments to our … Continue reading On making adjustments…
On being forgetful…
I've completely forgotten to write this week. It's not that I haven't wanted to. It's just been chaotic and...weird. I remember a time when my husband would leave for literally months at a time for work (deployments are not for the weak) and my life would just sort of...continue moving along at whatever pace it … Continue reading On being forgetful…
On not having a clue….
I've never actually had a career. I've done a lot of jobs, had a bunch of different titles, and gotten what feels like one trillion different certifications. But I've never had a career. I wonder if that's a millenial thing? Or is that a me thing? It's probably a me thing. Most of my friends … Continue reading On not having a clue….
On waiting and waiting….
I think one of the most frustrating things I'm working through right now is that I'm pretty sure I'm a lot more depressed than I thought I was. And I don't really have any reason to be. We have a beautiful house. My daughters are basically perfect (they're excellent students, they're funny and smart and … Continue reading On waiting and waiting….
On shifting gears…again?
I've spent the last few years trying to lean into the hippie witchy side of myself. Learning about my astrology has been endlessly interesting. I'm a Taurus Sun, Aries Rising, and Pisces Moon. Which is to say: I am a LOT. I mean, I always kind of knew that, but it's sometimes nice to see … Continue reading On shifting gears…again?
On doing the right thing….
If there's one thing that makes me rage-y about parenting in the United States, it's navigating insurance. I just want to get my kids and me evaluated for stuff and things, but finding providers that take our insurance can be such a nightmare. The constant clicking and copy/paste-ing and switching between tabs just to verify … Continue reading On doing the right thing….
Use. The. Clutch. 