On Friday, I shaved what was left of Penelope’s hair. She decided she had had enough of it thinning and getting matted, and just wanted it over with so she could wear her cool wigs…. [Continue Reading]
Sensory Deprivation and Motherhood
Lately, things are extra loud around here. Our kids are still little enough to rely on us for pretty much everything. Ciro never stops moving, talking, or moving and talking. He is so active and… [Continue Reading]
What Happened When Our Son Wore a Dress in Disney
Ciro loves his big sister, and I don’t think I could stress that enough. He looks to her when he does something funny so he can be sure he made her laugh. He looks to… [Continue Reading]
Sitting in the Mud
Penelope’s preschool teacher walked her to my car at pickup, and I could immediately sense something was off. “I bet you’re wondering why Penelope is wearing different pants,” said her teacher. “The reason is, she… [Continue Reading]
Thankful
Every year I’ve cooked a turkey (beginning in 2012), I’ve ordered it directly from the farm. I pick it up myself from the farm the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I recently got this update from the… [Continue Reading]
Going Through
“The cow runs away from the storm while the buffalo charges directly toward it — and gets through it quicker.” ~Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee nation I’ve been walking the kids… [Continue Reading]
