This little Buttercup. This little monkey. This little light of mine…(needs absolutely nothing and nobody to “let” her shine, but appreciates the company just the same). It’s her first day- of her second year- of preschool. Which is totally, unbelievably, a Big Kid thing to go do. According to this worldly individual, some of the kids were a little sad at drop-off, “because they don’t know how things are yet.” (Luckily those kids had a friend within hand-holding reach to {Read More}
Nora went to kindergarten: An adjustment tale.
September 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I like to think that I’ve done a good job this week, what with the beginning of kindergarten and all. As in- I allowed Nora to go and she’s currently there as we type and, to the best of my knowledge, I’ll be okay with her going again (for the next 12 years). It’s weird: I’ve definitely found myself missing her at odd moments of the day, and staring at my phone while being incredibly certain that the school will call with {Read More}
Suzy’s random pickup truck dream= attained.
September 3, 2015 By 10 Comments
Remember last week when I was talking about bucket lists and how unattainable they are? Let me tell you a little bit about my daughter Susannah. So, Zu is- what we call in the business- a cheerful soul. She loves things. Everything. Once, after being asked about personal preferences, Nora attempted to insult her by scornfully saying how everything was Zu’s favorite. “It sure is!” was the heartfelt response. So. Bucket lists. Nora and I had created intensely detailed items {Read More}
The art of the putter.
July 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I’m a proud putterer. My favorite kind of days are the ones where I can amble from room to room, task to task, feel like I’m slooooowly getting everything done, and become quietly inspired along the way. If I don’t have to get dressed, awesome. If there’s nothing urgent on the schedule, even awesomer. It’s not laziness- not entirely- and not antisocial behavior- pretty much not entirely- instead, it’s a reveling in the ability to organize, perch on the corner {Read More}
Just the bullet points, folks.
June 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment
This week has been mentally, physically, psychologically, and culinarily exhausting. (Okay, I just threw that last one in there for fun. Our food situation has been just fine.) But here are the highlights: The girls have attended half-day vacation bible school with a bunch of their friends this week; even though we really haven’t been going to church a ton lately, Nora and Suzy certainly know enough to hold their own in a super-chill camp environment of the spiritual variety…but {Read More}
Dating My Three Year-Old.
May 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Not to be outdone by her big sister’s Wild Night Out (much like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride but with fewer instances of public vomiting), Susannah decided it was her turn to use one of the Get Out of Jail/Bedtime Prep Free- er, Mother’s Day gift cards last night. Actually, she totally forgot she had given me a gift card at all until I asked if she wanted to have a special date with me. “Sure! That sounds great!” I told {Read More}
Making Zu Earn Her Keep, #StreamTeam Edition.
February 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
As a member of Netflix’s Stream Team, I get to devour TV and movies at an alarming rate- and share my absolute favorites with you. While I’m frequently compensated, all thoughts and opinions and binge-watching sessions are strictly my own. *** Especially in light of the month (and year) I’ve had so far, it’s nice to know that Netflix loves me. And loves my children. And they love Netflix back. A lot. Ooh whee, do they love Netflix back a {Read More}
Re-entry. And Insults From The Preschool Set.
February 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Re-entry is always hard; re-entry when you already miss your Dad like a limb and think your Mom’s cooking and hospitality puts the world’s top B&Bs to shame is even harder. Luckily, I have my husband and children to welcome me back to the homestead (for at least a week and half). I mean, who cares if the baby boy awakens mid-car ride from a nap to find you’ve returned from your week away and freaks out like Mothra herself {Read More}
