I am so thankful for this crew. Even though no one’s looking the same way. Especially since no one’s looking the same way. Despite the fact that I’m wearing less than no makeup, Susannah’s face is being obscured by wayward hair, and Jasper is Not. Feeling. This. Photo. At. All. I’m so thankful for this crew. Our health. Our home. Our loved ones. And everyone and everything which facilitates those things. Happy Thanksgiving, guys. Love, A member of the windblown, travel-happy, messy {Read More}
Giving Thanks, Taking Naps.
November 28, 2013 By 10 Comments
This Thanksgiving, I’d like to join the hordes of people in your feed being all grateful. Because I’m thankful for oh-so many things: Like girls (and lovies) who are best friends. More help in the kitchen than I could ever imagine. Days filled with creativity and silliness. Naptimes that look like this. (Even for me, sometimes!) A husband who makes my girlish heart swoon. Cats who no longer claw at my feet in their slumber. Work I love. Friends far-flung {Read More}
Grateful.
November 14, 2013 By 8 Comments
There’s so much to be thankful for. Even though I cannot- for the life of me- manage those daily posts about gratitude. (Perhaps it entirely defeats the purpose, but the idea of adding one more mandatory task to my to-do list fills me with twitches. Happy Thanksgiving!) But I can manage the occasional happy-go-lucky post…and I hope [the curmudgeons amongst] you can manage to read it without eye-rollage. Let’s begin. I am so grateful for my friends; here in Chicago, in {Read More}
Thankfulitude.
November 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
Today, I am thankful for so many things. My adorable (and adoring) husband. My hilarious (and edible) children. A job I love that [sometimes] pays. A job I love that never pays (but one which I want to keep doing until the cows come home). My sister and her husband and my sister and her boyfriend and my sister. (I realize that this sounds like a lot of men for one sister.) My nephews. Extended
Thanksgiving Party, Part 1.
November 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
The aunts and uncles are arriving! And they have boundless energy! Pops are always good for a story. When all else fails, put on a movie and someonewill most likely toss a blanket on you.
Nora Just Learned ALL The Words To ‘Jingle Bells.’
November 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
Cousins are for hugging. Well, it’s officially the Christmas Season. It was rung in by the Official 7.5 Hour Gridlock Post-Thanksgiving Trans-Indiana Commute Day (Observed). Thankfully, Peej and I have been blessed by some pretty rockin’ travel companions. I think you’ll recognize the archetypes: One likes to read the entire time, occasionally stopping to inquire about snacks. Seated next to her is that one person who always dozes off for entire states, waking momentarily to announce that they’ll drive the {Read More}
I Am Also Thankful For Pie.
November 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
I am thankful for so many things this year. My family (and their health.) My friends (and their continued awesomeness- and, uh, health.) Bean and Ender- even though they continue to wake us up at ungodly hours to let us know their kitty bowls are half-full. The fact that I get to write every day…and have people sometimes want to see it. I am excruciatingly thankful for the crazy-easy six hour drive we took yesterday with the girls. But mostly? {Read More}
You think I’m kidding about the cranberries.
November 25, 2010 By 5 Comments
You play the piano beautifully, Pop. Thanksgiving has started off quite well. My Dad made his signature waffles- Nora had the better part of two- and there have been more a few people dancing along with the Macy’s Parade. No names…but Nora wasn’t the only one marching with the Spirit of America dancers. (Also- I’m pretty sure the guy/girl ratio on that team is 7 to 800. I bet those boys felt pretty awesome last night at their motel party.) {Read More}
