Let me reminisce of last summer, a different decade, a different time. I was but a determined Mom of three, with a pen, a calendar, and a plan. We would not go bored. We would fill up our time with playdates, town and county events, classes, fairs, camps. I dreaded those blank days which stood… Continue reading curing the summertime blues
over-sharing
A few days ago I saw a headline on people.com, "Kristen Bell's 5 year-old is Still in Diapers". Very quickly many thoughts went through my head. First- judgement. I can admit it. 5 seems really old to be in diapers. Then, secondly- solidarity. My 5 year old daughter is still in diapers overnight. Her pediatrician… Continue reading over-sharing
yes, we are still here.
What luxury it is that our biggest stress right now is boredom. That the monotony of the same is the major struggle our family faces. This is the longest shortest time. My husband and I count the weeks by Friday Pizza Night- when that evening comes along we toast to another week at home and… Continue reading yes, we are still here.
good doggie
We lost our wonderful pet, Sadie, a few months ago. It was a tragic event for all of us, of course, and the pain I felt was so raw and real. It literally took my breath away. She faded quickly from a cancerous lump, and even after surgery to remove it, she still couldn't beat… Continue reading good doggie
the boredom curve
I'm going to admit something that is going to make me sound like an inattentive mother. I've gotten exceptionally talented at ignoring my kids. No, no, hear me out. Like millions across America right now, I am home with my children. Unlike before, there is no out-of-home activities to cart the littles to. In the… Continue reading the boredom curve
journey to the front lines
I'm really good at sheltering in place. For the most part, my life isn't that different from before the 'rona hit. I'm patriotic just by never leaving my house, except for our daily walks around the neighborhood, which are patriotic in their own way... neighbors popping out to chat from their front door (we stay… Continue reading journey to the front lines
backyard bird watching: how I entertain myself during (and before) the age of social distancing
It started a few years ago. My mother-in-law gave our family a birdhouse for Christmas, it was a craft project she'd done. We hung it up on our shed in the backyard and didn't think much about it. Spring came, though, and I realized a family of birds moved in. Watching the parents swoop in… Continue reading backyard bird watching: how I entertain myself during (and before) the age of social distancing
this blog’s name has never been more relevant
The past few months have been a preparation for social distancing. I finished my microbiology class last semester, and took this semester off before nursing school starts in the fall... assuming they start a new class in the fall, since I'm sure this spring's class is super delayed and possibly cancelled. Anyway, my friend's sort… Continue reading this blog’s name has never been more relevant
your internet history
I'm typing blog on a laptop that is older than my oldest child. A silver MacBook Pro, basically the age of my relationship with my husband. I was with him 11 years ago when he purchased it (used!) from Best Buy in Virgina. We were newly dating, two young, unattached kids at the beginnings of… Continue reading your internet history
