Why wasn't I told?

Not in one million lost socks in the dryer did I ever think I'd be writing a post like this.  And I lose...hmmm...probably 1 in 6 socks. Truth be told, if you even hinted that I read something like the words that are about to follow, I would have thrown the gravy and the boat and told ya to sop it up with some biscuits. I get it.  My thoughts went like this, "If this stuff were so bad, it wouldn't be sold in every grocery...

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It All Makes Sense

I didn't plan on writing again today.  Writing takes a lot out of my brain and truthfully I don't have that much brain to spare.  But you have overwhelmed me with your emails and response to yesterday's post and thank you for that. But, I don't think it's fair for you to have to wait for the rest.  Just please bear with me, as my mind is still spinning and this might be a really long post. I'm still trying to sort through what's up and down, mostly what's up though. My dad called me in September, just a few...

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Counting Breaths

August 19th 2013, breathing stopped. Or so it felt.  And for 3 months, I've consciously had to tell myself, breathe in, breathe out.  I counted them.  Afraid if I didn't, they would stop. It didn't happen all of a sudden.  The physician assistant's words. She left a message for me to call her back.  It's never a good thing when they ask you to call back.  I was chasing preschooling A in and out of inflatable tunnels at one of those indoor play places when I stopped to listen to the message. ...

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Desperate

I'm reading this book. This incredible life giving book. I highly, highly, highly recommend it.  If I had tons of money I'd buy a copy for every mom I know. Seriously. I underlined so much in the last chapter I read that I decided to type up a big chunk of it.  I have a terribly horrible memory, but typing things seems to make it stick.  Then I thought, well it's typed, why not share it?  Which I'm not entirely certain is allowed but I'm citing the reference so hopefully it is (and if you don't tell, I won't...

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Repeating Peace

Stomach flu.  Say those two words within 5 feet of me and you might get...well, you definitely won't get hugged.   Preschooling A had it a few weekends ago, in her bed, in our bed and at the dinner table. Yes, while we were eating.  So odd for July. But obviously the virus didn't look at the calendar before invading my baby. Being the  awesome mom that I am, I freaked out about A throwing up while sleeping and...

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Happy Royal Baby Day

Welcome to mama-hood Kate Middleton.  I love that even though you're royalty, you had to labor and push that baby into the world, just like the rest of us mamas.  I love that even though you're married to a prince, you won't get a straight eight hours of sleep for many months to come. And while you were standing in wedges with perfectly flowing hair, just 24 hrs after birthing that baby, I sat thinking how you'll get pooped...

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Popsicles in the rain

Confession time...there's this thing I struggle with. And I mean really struggle with, not like getting a toddler dressed and out the door struggle, but like if you asked me one thing I wish I could tackle and stomp out for good, it would be this. Accomplishing too much at one time, or should I say attempting to accomplish too much at one time. Because let's face it, there's only so much one mama can handle. Yet I keep pushing to get it all done. And you know who suffers? Toddling A. Who really needs to be upgraded. She's...

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Fully loved - no.matter.what

'Sup?  We just spent an ENTIRE day at the zoo and the aquarium.  It's what I wanted for my birthday present this year.  Because one, I'm a nerd and b it seemed like the perfect day.  That is until you're toddler has a meltdown at 9am and is scared of the dolphin show and says at every single exhibit "I wanna see something else!"  Remind me next year to ask for a pedicure and massage. Writing to you with my trusty...

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Nomads no more

Hello there lovees! I can finally breathe again.  For a little while I felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest and my brain at the same time.   I considered it a success if I opened my eyes in the morning and remembered where I was.  Remember the house I posted a picture of in my last ramblings? ( We didn't buy it. Not one teeny tiny inch of it.  Not even the poop colored counter tops.  It didn't appraise. ...

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One Thousand Gifts

Well herrroooo, I guess I should say Happy New Year!  I am in awe that it's been 2 months since I've written to you lovely people.  I hope the beginning of 2013 has been kind to you. Also, happy merry lent season for those of you who practice it.  I asked Husband R if he was giving anything up for lent to which he replied, "North Carolina."  He's a sassy one he is. But alas, we have given up NC and are officially...

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