Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
The other day my oldest asked me to remind him what his first word was. This comes up from time to time because both boys have kind of fun and unusual versions of this milestone. Wait - a story about the boys when they were babies that I haven't told here yet? Oh, let's fix... Continue Reading →
He took pity on me since I've been doing first day of school drop offs from 1990-2013 and this was officially my LAST ONE! He was oddly in a better mood for a 1st day as well - his schedule was posted last night and he's (mostly) happy with the results though he still... Continue Reading →
It was one of those longer stoplights, and the car to my right provided a little snapshot of life with a small child. A standard issue four door sedan that was, for once, not the usual black or gray but a rather pretty shade of cobalt blue. In the backseat, perched directly in the center... Continue Reading →
I know, if you have one in the house you experience pretty non-stop sarcasm, eye rolls, laziness beyond belief and bedrooms that would scare a skunk. But sometimes....SOMETIMES....they do show signs of being human. Por ejemplo.... Last weekend 16 and his dad borrowed my lawn mower to use at a rental property of theirs that... Continue Reading →
When you have kids, you have to let go of any notion that your day belongs to you. Best laid plans and all that. Same for cats as we learned last weekend when I had to postpone Mother's Day dinner plans due to Chip's little bladder adventures. However, my idea that this weekend would be... Continue Reading →
Mother's Day is tomorrow, but I am declaring that I celebrated mine today. 26 and I had a great day together (along with the aforementioned friend I took in to work yesterday). I lounged in bed. The vet called to say Chip needed another day on the catheter. He was clearly feeling better but there... Continue Reading →
I run to get out of here and clear my head and focus on myself for 30-60 minutes at a time. If it happens to keep my body in shape too - well, BONUS! (Ok, not entirely true but I have to admit that getting out of here last time was my primary goal) Chip... Continue Reading →
I woke up feeling every single one of those wheel barrows that Tanja had us do during circuit training. My upper back and shoulders are barking LOUDLY. I thought it would be my legs but no - that will probably be tomorrow. When I will wake up early and run before work. You heard it... Continue Reading →
I am sorry, but you are going to be sorely tested over the next few months. Be strong! (Actually, he did pretty well and I did too! This was taken as we pulled onto our street on the way home from a workout in the park. He drove there and back and I only had... Continue Reading →
Watch out! He's on the loose! Ok, not on the loose so much just YET since we need to setup his 1st behind the wheel training and also contact in$urance - BUT - he passed the written test (just missed 3). Actually, he had a harder time with this photo. That took FOUR attempts. And... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 