It was about a week after Patrick’s death that I chose to stop taking anti-depressants. What I was taking was wiping my mind clean every few minutes and I still have very few memories of the days immediately surrounding that time. I know I was surrounded by friends and flowers and well-wishes, but I … Continue reading
I was reorganizing in the kitchen today and found Patrick’s food mill… Over half of the food that ever went into his body was made by my hands with it. He loved sweet potatoes- I used to call him my little sweet potato, especially after letting him touch/explore what was left after eating. (aka: wipe … Continue reading
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! This weekend was a big one! On Saturday, we celebrated Patrick’s first birthday. (as well as our first Nursiversary!) Living in California means we were still able to have his party outside at a local park that is AWESOME so the kids could enjoy the sunshine and the the trees, despite … Continue reading
The recent chilly, week-long school holiday prompted my 9 year old son to ask, “Mom? Can we make Messy Pancakes again?” They are his longstanding favorite breakfast food, based on a recipe I discovered years ago and tweaked into one that has become fully our own family tradition- including the name. I grew up on … Continue reading
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! Some weekdays, Daddy gets up early for work. This rainy morning, he left this: so that we could do THIS! Ohhh, I sure am grateful for him today, too! I’m trying to post at least five things a day that I am grateful for for my 30 Days of Gratitude, so I’m … Continue reading
Today, I have spent the day in my coziest pants and faux-hubby’s sweatshirt, ignoring the clock while reading with my 5 year old daughter, nursing the (almost year old!) baby, checking in on Facebook and listening to my (9 & 11 year old) boys giggle uncontrollably in their room. FH (Faux-Hubby) has been hard at … Continue reading
After yesterday’s computer fiasco, I am trying to get to my gratitude post (and doing my oil pull) a tad earlier that I have been, even though it is not, in fact, very early at all. I have had a long day driving (7 straight hours! Ughhh….) after days on end of campaigning to raise … Continue reading
I’ve been meaning to write lately…. and by lately, I mean like every single day for days on end. It’s therapeutic for me (and BOY do I need therapy!) and some folks even say I’m good at it. I’m not sure what’s holding me back- I could make a thousand excuses, but we have time … Continue reading
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of escaping to the Russian River, which is just a short drive from home, with my sisters and their daughters. I picked the kids up early from school as a special surprise to help beat the heat. It’s finally raining here- hard to think … Continue reading
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday! I’m sorry I missed last week! I am between internet providers (and kind of having a hard time, honestly. It happens.) and utilizing the computer-free time at home to tackle some projects and prepare for the impending entourage of birthdays coming; this Wednesday, my oldest son turns 11, two weeks before my … Continue reading
