A funny moment punctured this morning’s routine. You see, I’m trying motherhood on for size, for the better portion of this week. Three kids. Four dogs. A bazillion after school activities (no joke & not including my own). & me. So we’re getting ready for the day this morning when the youngest asks me, “so what [...]
Archive for January, 2012
from a child’s perspective
Posted in Uncategorized on January 31, 2012 | 1 Comment »
it’s funny, you know…
Posted in family, growing up, growth, list on January 29, 2012 | 1 Comment »
…those things which make me feel grown up. Those simple acts that suddenly make me feel my age. Buying a couch. Planning a wedding. Changing my name. Moving into a townhouse. Discussing politics over dinner with friends. Wearing my hair down. Becoming an aunt. Making dinners. Road trips. Going to the gym. Do such acts [...]
this is the winter
Posted in family, lessons, list, wedding, winter on January 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
…of stripped branches & brown, frozen ground. …of sore & strengthened muscles. …of sunny days & melted ice. …of forgotten snowboards & dusty sleds. …of my first niece & re-kindled relationships. …of Castle & HGTV. …of wishes for snow & wonders of time. …of wedding planning & impatient saving. …of lessons in waiting & making peace. In [...]
the (second) love of my life
Posted in family, list, love, memories, pets on January 21, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Well, for starters, she’s gorgeous. & yes, she’s a she. She’s got soft skin fur. She’s got big green eyes. She’s fit & trim. She’s got just the cutest little nose. Yup, she’s won me over. Meet Mischief. Who, by the way, is very aptly named. She’s the let’s-play-under-the-bed-at-midnight cat. The no-manners-in-your-face-give-me-loving cat. The I-find-myself-in-the-oddest-places-cat. (Seriously, [...]
the world (or maybe just me) needs
Posted in change, growth, perspective, questions, thoughts on January 20, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I have had little patience lately, but this week especially, for excuses. I have been getting so annoyed by comments I’ve encountered after someone makes a mistake or mis-speaks, like “Oh, I’ve got pregnancy brain.” ….or “I’m not firing on all cylinders today” (but if you say this every day, are you really ever firing [...]
new year’s resolutions
Posted in balance, change, growing up, list, motivation, time, wedding on January 17, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I noticed a lot of resistance to resolutions this year. & it seems to be a growing trend as I’ve gotten older. Some people disbelieving that New Years Resolutions are ever followed through. Some people believing that if they want to change their life, they will do so without waiting for the clock to strike midnight [...]
six months!
Posted in home, New England, thankful, wedding, winter on January 15, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Woo hoo! We have officially hit the six month countdown. That is to say 181 days to go, baby!! & we have finally entered into the year in which we will marry. & ever since, I’ve felt a bit more prone to panic. Not exactly in Bridezilla fashion, but a bit more like oh-my-gosh-I-can’t-believe-we’re-so-close!! Granted, [...]
