"Don't cry in front of the kids", "Stay strong for those babies"; These are the kinds of things we say to ourselves and others when life is hanging heavy on us. Mom's are notorious for holding back tears and forcing back the natural way to release some of the pain building up on the inside. … Continue reading When Mom Cries
Sometimes, when a woman makes it to the end of her rope she realizes it was tied to treasure, the tasty variety! Over the last few months my world has taken a nose dive, followed by a severe left turn, a sudden sky rocket, and six more unexpected whiplash inducing maneuvers. On top of that … Continue reading Combo Meal
Journal Entry; March 2017 It's 3am and I can't sleep, things are just a bit too quiet and the only sound I can hear is little baby E turning and twisting in her sleep. She's woken up twice now, twice in the last six hours, fairly normal but not quite right. There is an obvious … Continue reading Tiny Farts in the Darkness
At dinner I was trying to have a serious conversation with my eldest daughter... "Daughter, I need you to understand this (pea), it's very important and I need your attention (pea), blah blah blah (pea). Daughter!, focus(pea). Ignore your (pea) sister and (pea) listen to me (pea). Do (pea) you (pea) under(pea)stand what I'm (pea) … Continue reading Serious Conversation
Sometimes in life really crappy things happen. And sometimes in life while your brain and heart are trying to deal with said crappy things (trying to figure out what is true, what is right, what is going on), someone reaches in their diaper and pulls out a giant hand full of crappy to smear all … Continue reading Life Lessons From a Toddler; Light vs. Crap.
Strong woman thinks to herself, "You're a tough cookie, self! You've done triathlons without hospitalization. You've birthed babies without drugs or pain medication. You've nearly cut your hands off with kitchen knives and keep right on cooking (a few days later of course). You are one tou...tou...ttttooouuuuchchchoooooo! Then she sneezes... and has to go change … Continue reading Strong Woman Struggles
Three year old and I made chocolate gluten free cupcakes, when it was time to eat them she took a giant bite and looked at me with wide eyes. So, as parents do, I asked her a stupid question and she gave me a "smart" answer. What does it taste like Honey? She stops chewing, … Continue reading Stupid Questions Do Exist, Mom!
Sometimes, when I walk, I make it to my intended destination without folly or fault. Other times I am not so lucky, last night was one of those "not so lucky" times. It goes like this. It was late, the house was dark and the kids asleep. It was fairly quiet and calm in my … Continue reading Just a Walk in the Dark
Start a blog, write a book, tell your stories, they said. I always seem to have something to say, until someone expects me to say something. Then, nothing, I've got nothing. My slightly awkward, (I use the word "slightly" loosely here) nature comes out and I usually say something obscure and hard to follow. End … Continue reading Well, Now What?
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