I was trying to sit and help my eldest study for the upcoming spelling bee. Everything has felt like an effort these past couple of days, and add to that the fact that it’s after eight and in the bedtime hour. My second oldest tells us he still has homework to do, and [...]
This whole week embodies an Indian summer. We’ve had our first frost. All the trees have come aglow, and most have dropped their leaves. I chanced upon this ginko tree at the park the day before Halloween; they drop their leaves so quickly. Their golden leaves must be too heavy to hold for long.
And this [...]
My youngest and her equally young friend pick raspberries in the autumn wind and sun, bundled in their jackets, their hands turning red. Of course, on their return inside, there’s a heap of jackets, socks and shoes near the rocking chair/climbing gym.
My boys and their friend huddle around their DSes, plotting, sharing and exclaiming together [...]
Remembering, of course, that I’m a most mild-mannered person, the realm of things I never thought I would do is rather broad. Even some things I thought I would do remain undone, and this isn’t a bad thing. My life is full of potential!
I never thought I would cut my own hair, let [...]
After a busy day, a fulfilling, worthwhile day, I truly love to get the kids to bed and kick back and relax. Cue the DVD player, escape to another reality, and vicariously experience a range of emotions. I consider it my down time, time when I don’t really have to think about anything. I unplug [...]
All that’s left of last night’s magical family dinner is a heaping bit of ashes in our backyard make-shift fire pit. Reheated leftovers and fresh canteloupe might not sound magical, but a quick meal for mom is. Partner that with fading light, newly-mowed yard and crackling fire; you can almost hear the twinkle in the [...]
The anticipation in my oldest child leading up to the first day of school nearly pushed me over the edge. I was ready to trash the school supplies and send her to school with a piece of paper and a pencil.
The second child got stung by a wasp the night before school started and still [...]
Walking in public places, do you notice the awkwardness of when to make contact with others? Should I look into their eyes? Smile? What if they look up just as I’m looking away? Should I send good energy their way or conserve?
Then I think about how ridiculous the whole concept is if, in fact, the [...]
Some days we really do feel like we got up on the wrong side of the bed. Our outlook on life is upside down. Anyone could look our way and risk gettng growled at. Some days are just like that. Truth be told, they don’t have to be, and just because they start that way, [...]
