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
Gone Girl Reflections
****SPOILER ALERT**** I will be discussing the just released movie Gone Girl, based on the bestseller with the same name by Gillian Flynn. I'm not planning to drop any major plot giveaways, but what I write will give you some ideas about the movie, so if you prefer to go into a film with a blank … Continue reading Gone Girl Reflections
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…
Of Course You Can Always Be a Superhero
I began this morning excited about hunkering down once the kids were off to school and working on the numerous writing projects that I have in my head. My excitement quickly faded once I realized that a two-year-old's attention span is better developed than mine. So what did I decide to do? You're looking at … Continue reading Of Course You Can Always Be a Superhero
The Diva Cup — Part 2
I'm known among my circle of friends as "The Crunchy One." I'm not saying I'm the crunchiest, nor do I aspire to be, but if there's a natural alternative and it works, I'm all over it. I'm also the first to own right up if something is not working. I was a dreadful breastfeeder and … Continue reading The Diva Cup — Part 2
September Randomness: Goodbyes, Job Possibilities, and an Alternative Menstrual Device
I'm craving downtime. September has been a bit insane as far as my family's schedule. I want to jump off of this roller coaster, but it's not happening. Since I last posted, we celebrated Piers' 7th birthday, went to Atlanta for the weekend, hosted a going away party for Maeve from Fiji, who happens to … Continue reading September Randomness: Goodbyes, Job Possibilities, and an Alternative Menstrual Device
Post-Detox Update
My August detox has concluded, and I suppose it was a success. You can read about why I did this here and here, but the short version is I cut out coffee and wine...or I attempted to do so.I'm going to blame my lack of rigidness with this detox on the fact that I've had … Continue reading Post-Detox Update
What I Will Teach My Boys
http://www.brainchildmag.com/2014/08/what-i-will-teach-my-boys/ Love this article -- an important topic and one I am crazy passionate about. I hate to be that parent who says what she's going to do when the reality is often very different once we're in the throws of things. My absolutes are so different these days. I remember saying my kids will … Continue reading What I Will Teach My Boys
Capturing Action
My children are rarely still. They sleep and that's about it. One of the things I love about my camera is that (occasionally) I'm able to capture them on the move. And sometimes I get a clear shot, but unfortunately not as often as I'd like. Gil takes great shots of objects -- buildings, architecture, … Continue reading Capturing Action
I’m On a Mission
I take lots of pictures. Notice I did not say, I'm a photographer. When my oldest son was born, Gil and I had a decent digital camera. It was a Fuji, point and shoot, and it was fine for my limited technical knowledge. I found the baby phase a little tedious. Obviously I adored my … Continue reading I’m On a Mission
Grief Happens 