Boy do I feel tired right now. It’s not the kind of tired that comes from lack of sleep… I got five consecutive hours last night, which felt pretty freakin amazing. It’s not the kind of tired that comes after a long day of physical exertion…all of the therapy and errands for today were cancelled. ... Continue Reading →
Creating Space… A Key Ingredient for Healing
I feel like this is a supremely appropriate time to give credit where credit is due… to those amazing angels who come into our lives to give us a little space to breath. We are halfway through Oliver’s spring break and I gotta be honest, it’s kicking my ass. Granted there have been some extenuating... Continue Reading →
Shifting Perspectives
As someone who puts her foot in her mouth fairly regularly, I totally understand unintentionally saying something hurtful to someone. In our world of uber political correctness and extreme sensitivity, it sometimes seems that the safest thing to do is just not speak at all. I honestly believe most people are good and well intentioned in... Continue Reading →
The Gift of Accessibility
Sometimes it’s hard for me to feel much pride in the America in which we live. Don’t get me wrong; I love every natural part of this land. The forests are magical, the canyons are vast, the mountains crisp and high, the plains open and free. But the political and corporate monsters that rule from behind the smoke... Continue Reading →
The Joy of Motherhood
https://videopress.com/v/XWYH5cM1 Total destruction of my house. Every. Damn. Day. LOLI'm thinking of retiring from cleaning it... there's really not much point. https://videopress.com/v/4VdaRDmp Mommin it hard. Such a glamorous life! Not pictured/videoed, were the complete blow out poop diaper I woke up to and the tandem temper tantrums they serenaded me with while I tried to... Continue Reading →
My Little Reflection
They say that the universe exists in a perfect balance of opposing forces. On a more personal level, it is also said that whatever energy you put out is what you’ll get in return. My relationship with Oliver is a microcosm of that macrocosmic idea. It has always astounded me how closely he mirrors my moods and... Continue Reading →
Chasing Away the Darkness
I have attempted to start this blog 3 times now. Each time I’ve stayed up late into the night, overflowing with motivation and excitement, like the flood gates have opened and all the words that have been pent up in my mind and heart for the last 4 years are finally free to flow out... Continue Reading →