Tag: children

  • Sail away

    It’s a tired day today. Nothing wrong, no giant stressors, but tired,  weary in my bones. I’ve caught myself dreaming of a real vacation today in a way that I haven’t for awhile. It feels like the last time I was free was forever ago,  and I’m not sure how to get there anymore.  How do…

  • Glorious day

    Today was a full and busy day. My beautiful little girl turned five, and dressed herself in sequins and jewelry befitting her princess status. She twirled and smiled, pleased that it was her special day and not a tear was seen, even when her brother hit her with her new Barbie.  I was very impressed.…

  • The birthday party

    The day before my middle child’s birthday was a busy one.  All of the preparations that go into normal life milestones unfolded in quick succession. First, we waved our goodbyes to friends who’d been staying with us, envious of their week venture into the Rockies in Bob, the RV.   A trip that we most likely…

  • Recreate 

    Sometimes you have to start fresh, explore what you want from the world. Get away, and see the world through new eyes, as though each thing you encounter is unknown. When things get stale and  your groove  becomes a rut  which becomes a hole,  It’s time to start climbing until you can see daylight again.…

  • Early morning musings

    I’ve been waking up around 4am for the last week. A combination of a busy mind and butterflies in my heart, I think.  So much happening in the world around me, I just feel overwhelmed at times, and I think my subconscious needs a break from all the processing and restocking of shelves that happens…

  • Frayed edges

    Today ran smoothly, except for those moments when it didn’t. Small stressors, large outbursts from tiny tots, full of the will to disobey.  Parental moods plummeting with each small tantrum and act of violence toward their sibling.  The first full nosebleed related to a head butt, appearing slightly dented but hopefully with only cartilaginous damage.…

  • Another fall Sunday 

    Today ran the gamut of life for me. A beautiful, sunny fall day, temperature just right,  clear skies and a gentle breeze. Finishing touches to a new enterprise, exciting and nerve wracking at the same time.  Will it do well? Or will it be something to regret down the road?  I’m choosing to be positive and…

  • Friday

    Friday is the crescendo of the week for the average worker bee,  who has the 9-5, Monday to Friday gig. While not every worker has this luxury,  it has a thrill for the average person. Dating back to our formative years from k to 12,  we grow up looking forward to our ‘days off’, whatever…

  • The rules

    Kids are amazing creatures, full of so many questions and emotions, living their lives with such honesty, before we teach them otherwise.  My little boy is a feral being, who laughs deeply and screams like a panther when cornered.  He throws bricks when full of rage, and gives the biggest and most honest hugs with…

  • September Long

    September long weekend,  summer days slipping away. Children laughing in the sun, priceless golden heads shining. I feel a chill descend as the sun  slips away, knowing that it’s only days until frost fills the morning air. Family surrounding us,  good food, good company,  good conversation. Clouds hide the sun and my smile  Soon they…