I haven’t written much about my marriage lately. My friend, Antoinette, and her three children came to visit a few weeks ago and when I mentioned Gil in conversation, she timidly asked, “So…how are you guys?” I took a deep breath and attempted to center myself before answering. I can be joltingly transparent and don’t … Continue reading A Holding Pattern
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Summer in Review – Part 1
I have 12+ posts hanging out in my drafts folder that I'm not even feeling remotely inspired to complete at the moment. I also desperately need to write. I need to put words on paper like a cranky child needs a protein snack and a two-hour nap. And for those non-parents reading...that is dire. So … Continue reading Summer in Review – Part 1
Moms of Boys Will Relate…and Likely Parents in General
Hey folks! I'm still in summer mode, which means I can't seem to keep a regular blogging schedule. But... I ran across this awesome post by one of my favorite bloggers, who also happens to be a clinical psychologist. Too bad she's in Maryland and not Georgia or I'd plant my behind on her couch … Continue reading Moms of Boys Will Relate…and Likely Parents in General
I Dream of Tiny Houses…
And now that dream is coming true. Sort of. Honestly, I'm completely kidding. Gil and I signed a contract on a house in Savannah. It's 1500 square feet but a significant downsize for us. I'm sincerely jazzed. Gil...is a builder. He grew up with a dad who was a builder. He's always been the bigger … Continue reading I Dream of Tiny Houses…
Travel Anxiety and Pontificating on My Marriage
I am a nomad. I live and breathe any and every opportunity to travel the globe and immerse myself in new places and cultures. Traveling is what makes me feel most alive. At least I USED to feel this way. I've been on adventure-travel hiatus since Piers and Wallace came on the scene, though I'm … Continue reading Travel Anxiety and Pontificating on My Marriage
Past Post Monday — I Needed a Muzzle Then; I STILL Need One from Time to Time
It's fun to look back and see progress, as well as the demons that still occasionally haunt us. I played a blog game tonight and read old posts at random. Since I haven't had much writing mojo lately, I decided to play and post. I closed my eyes, tapped my tag cloud and up popped … Continue reading Past Post Monday — I Needed a Muzzle Then; I STILL Need One from Time to Time
The Only Way I’m Getting Sunshine Today is Through Photographs
View from lighthouse -- Hunting Island, SC Hunting Island, SC Hunting Island, SC
I’m Tapped Out on Family Fun
I've spent the past four nights in a tent...with Gil, the kids and one of our dogs. I have one more to go. I like camping and roughing it and all that, but I think three nights is my max. On Day 2, I made the mistake of sharing with Gil that I was enjoying … Continue reading I’m Tapped Out on Family Fun
It’s Time to Tackle the Laundry When…
...you lose your kid's soccer jersey and have to miss the game. Oh my gosh, you guys, THIS MONTH!! I for one am glad that I have less than three hours left in September. Piers and Gil both have September birthdays, and I didn't throw either of them a party. Not sure if I've mentioned … Continue reading It’s Time to Tackle the Laundry When…
This Will Never Be a Food Blog
"Mom, Wallace got really hungry while you were in the shower, so I made him my top-secret family specialty -- A PICKLE SANDWICH!" Piers is my take-charge first-born, and he came into the world wanting to do everything for himself. One of his first understandable phrases was "Piers do dat." I was very much this … Continue reading This Will Never Be a Food Blog
Grief Happens 