Can we talk about how horrible 2020 is for a minute? I mean really. 99.9% of the time I’m sure we’re in some dystopian novel. And like most people, I’ve been wallowing and moping a bit. We’re supposed to handle a pandemic, murder hornets, an incredibly divided country, Kanye 202, and maybe meth gators? It’s […]
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Goodbye Breast Pump!
Over 2,575 pumps. 53 full days worth of time. More than 1,279 hours. 14% of her life. That’s how long I’ve spent pumping for baby girl. I have pumped at home, in a cabin, in hotel rooms, in our RV, at the home of relatives, in the school parking lot, in the parking lot of […]
A Decade in Review
First of all, how in the world can it be 2020? Wasn’t it just 2000 ten minutes ago? No? It’s just me? Very well then. I have a lot of feelings leaving this decade behind. Without a doubt it’s been the most significant decade of my life. Let’s do a quick run through. 2010 – […]
I Am Officially 1 in 4 **** (Beware of Loss Triggers Ahead)
This is something I never wanted to write, but always felt like I might. Â I am officially part of the 1 in 4 women who have lost a pregnancy. I’m not 100% sure why I’m writing this; I think I’m hoping it will be cathartic. Â It’ll likely be jumbled. Â I may add on as I […]
Adopting & Having a Baby?! Did You Mean to do That?
Trigger: Yes, I’m trigger warning this. 1. I’m a liberal so apparently that’s just what we do (insert tongue into cheek) 2. This is actually a sensitive topic for many and can trigger feelings that maybe they want to avoid. 3. My loss is minor compared to what others may be dealing with or have […]
January 2018 Book Round Up!
Turns out, I wasn’t back when I thought I would be.  Life, it gets in the way sometimes!  Better late than never though. 🙂 January 2018 Books This year my goal is to finish at least 40 books.  This includes fiction, nonfiction, and longer chapter books that I’m reading to my girls. So far, I’ve […]
I’m Back!! (Hopefully)
Oh gosh, I’ve been gone for awhile. Sorry about that. If it’s any consolation to my nonexistent readers, you weren’t the only ones neglected. Blogging, reading, writing, journaling, managing to keep a planner, and basically every non-necessary function has fallen by the wayside over the last few months. Heck, even our kitchen calendar still has […]
Little Kid Birthday Parties!
In theory, I love birthday parties. Â I love seeing my kids interact with their friends. Â I love how happy they are to host their friends and have a day about them. Â I love that they talk about it for weeks afterwards. Â But man, they are freaking exhausting! First you have to decide if you’re going […]
Zoo Trip!
This weekend was another “fun” family trip to Visalia so I could get my tattoo worked on. Â The girls like it because they get to swim in the hotel pool, have hotel breakfast, and get to watch way more cartoons than normal since we don’t have cable. After being cooped up in the hotel for […]
January – March 2017 Book List
If you know me, you know I love to read. Â A lot. Â I was the kid who read books under the table in chemistry class and out to dinner at restaurants. Â I am the adult who was largely influenced by the floor to ceiling built in book cases when we bought our first home. Â I […]
