Some of you might remember my big dreams to write a book. A memoir dedicated mainly to Bob's year of treatments, and then my year after. Rest assured it's still being written. Due to the pandemic I had to take a break. I couldn't write a book about Bob's treatments and struggles with the girls… Continue reading 2 years of stress
Month: May 2020
40 days and 40 nights
Everyone, I have a confession to make. I've become obsessed with watching things grow. I put green onion bulbs (after I cut the stems for dinner one night) in a little glass on my kitchen windowsill and it's become so satisfying to see them get longer every time I walk by. I have plants growing… Continue reading 40 days and 40 nights
A letter to my kids in Quarantine
Hi my girlies, Today was not our best day. There were lots of tantrums, lots of yelling, lots of time outs along with more yelling. But I want to make sure you know today didn’t make me love you less. I always love you crazy small children, even when you’re driving me crazy. I know… Continue reading A letter to my kids in Quarantine
“Happy” and “Lucky”
Well hello blog, I've missed you these long weeks. Where have I been? Still in quarantine, still with my kids. Daycare is open and I live for the day I send them back, but for now they stay home. With me. With only me... I regret this decision daily. "Luckily" Paige has decided she wants… Continue reading “Happy” and “Lucky”
Magnanimous
Would you like to know the hardest thing about parenting? Summed up in one word? I know it seems impossible, but I think I've done it. That word is: MAGNANIMOUS. It's an adjective defined by dictionary.com as "generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness." Oh, you fell off the… Continue reading Magnanimous