Uncategorized The Monday After a Miserable Mother’s Day 10 May 202110 May 2021 I've had an increasing dislike for Mother's Day since I became a mom myself. It began with feeling guilty for my friends and loved ones who had wanted a baby,…
Uncategorized Of Starving Hearts and Socialism 18 Jul 2018 These are surface thoughts. Choppy fragments. This post is a muddled collection of concepts and ideas and questions I've been mulling over, but sometimes writing things out provides clarity. I…
Uncategorized Of Robin Hood and Revelation 13 Jul 2018 Growing up, one of my favorite movies was Disney's animated Robin Hood. As a parent, the classic is still in my collection--only I've upgraded from the chunky VHS to a…
Uncategorized Of Scheduling a Slowdown 11 Jul 2018 Summer was my favorite season when I was a kid. No school, long sunny days, and dirty, bare feet that needed to be washed every night. As an adult, the…
Uncategorized Of Vanishing Cows, Eczema and Gluttony 25 Jun 2018 After months of unsuccessful attempts to find a "miracle cream" for my baby's eczema, I decided to go for the inside-out approach: eliminate dairy from my diet. He's an otherwise…
Uncategorized So This is Grief 19 Apr 201830 Nov 2020 So this is grief The mailman who knocks on your door with a parcel Do you openĀ it, do you dare It says fragile, handle with care The last box you…
Uncategorized Of Prime Lessons from Optimus 27 Feb 2018 The first time I heard about Optimus Prime was from a little kid I didn't know. My aunt was pregnant with twins, and apparently the kid had suggested the babies…
Uncategorized Of Pink M&Ms and Supporters 22 Jan 2018 Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you know what that means? Pink candy! Which is ideal for potty-training a little girl who loves chocolate. Little Miss just turned…
Uncategorized Of January Mornings 11 Jan 2018 I love the month of January. After the lack of routines (and sleep and healthy food) from the holidays, January provides a reset button. Some people scoff at making New…
Uncategorized Of Merry Little Christmases and Messy Little Children 22 Dec 2017 "Have yourself a merry little Christmas..." That is my mantra for this season. I want it to be happy and simple. For me, simple is minimal decorating: it took me…