Last winter, I had a tough go of it. In fairness to myself, when I was not in pain, I was making flavorless Rice Krispie treats. So really, I was not giving myself a head start. There were some high points, though. I had a cozy green chair I could not get out of, and… Continue reading How I’m Making Winter My Bitch
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Kicking Off 2016 With Some Balls
Lots of them, in fact. Balls as far as the eye can see. I do not know when it started. All I know is that for most of my life I have had the humor level of an elementary-age child. Farting is funny. Burping is funny. Balls are funny. Now, I do have decorum. Do… Continue reading Kicking Off 2016 With Some Balls
My Baby Story: More Animal Planet Than TLC
When I was a young adult thinking about having babies, I could only focus on one thing: the pain.Or maybe the vomiting.Pain and vomiting.Vomiting and pain.That’s all I could wrap my little head around. I was neurotic enough about having sex for the first time because I knew there would be pain.And, honestly, I was… Continue reading My Baby Story: More Animal Planet Than TLC
Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears
Recently, we had the chance to go to Soldier Field in Chicago for a cool event called Family Fest, where families can experience the Chicago Bears for a fraction of what an actual game costs. It is very family friendly, with lots of fun things for kids to do. Except there is beer.Lots of… Continue reading Our Girls Finally Got to See Bears
Return to Snake Island-Cedar Point 2015
Last week, we got to go on a little family getaway to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. A few years ago, we met up with my brother and his family there, and this year, we decided to do it again — this time also meeting up with our dear friend Vikki and her family.… Continue reading Return to Snake Island-Cedar Point 2015
The Day I Ran Away From Home
My husband works long hours. With my perimenopause symptoms, headaches, and the kids' schedules, this year has been difficult. Especially in the last few weeks. Lots of tears, frustration, temper tantrums, and storms from the morning until the lights went out at night. I literally turned off my phone after my youngest got off the… Continue reading The Day I Ran Away From Home