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
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I Flopped the Bread so the Meltdown Continues
I hadn't planned to post again today, but after flopping a loaf of bread in the bread maker, I found myself sobbing in the bathroom. I am trying to recover from this weekend shit-storm, but all that's happening is that I'm fixating on the train wreck that is my marriage. Piers walked in and asked … Continue reading I Flopped the Bread so the Meltdown Continues
Women: Share the Second Shift and Come Out to Play
Lately I am seriously struggling with balancing all the roles I play -- specifically being a mother to Piers and Wallace, a partner to Gil, and a working person. I’m also craving adult conversation. My emotions are all over the place, and I really need to get it together. It’s hard for me to admit … Continue reading Women: Share the Second Shift and Come Out to Play
Back to Life; Back to Reality
The kids and I got in Sunday from a TEN day vacation. It was all kinds of fabulous.We began last weekend camping with Gil and six other couples in the mountains. Then the boys and I stayed with our friends, Ani, Zip, and their girls for the week. They welcomed us into their home that … Continue reading Back to Life; Back to Reality
Grief Happens 