Tonight, we started A Wrinkle In Time. Chapter 1: done. Since there were no pictures, I had the kids get tucked into their hammocks, close their eyes, and feel the words. Mr. Man was out halfway thru the first chapter. I am so glad my heart and soul finally pulled me in this direction. I …
Month: February 2018
Conquer with Kindness
Well.... It's been roughly a month that we have known about Lil' Miss being bullied. And it's been a long, rough, pain staking, tear jerking, adventure. I have had conversations with her teacher, counselor, and principal. Results of those conversations were maddening, to say the least. First of all, what is happening to Lil Miss …
Words are Therapy
First bedtime story was a hit. Couldn't have chosen a better one to start this new adventure I need to take. The hammocks....are also a hit. I think tonight was the fastest they have gone to sleep. No fighting. No yelling. Just quiet. Hey honey...if you cannot find me in our bed, look under the …
A Mother’s Worst Nightmare
I was supposed to wake up around 2am this morning to go work overtime. I set my alarm. But it didn't wake me up. In fact, i set it to go off Monday, not today. So I woke up way late (515am) What woke me up instead was a true nightmare. Have you ever had …
Plans….can and may change
Almost leave the house at 330am with no shirt: ✔ Have a very public social media meltdown that I deeply regret: ✔ Drown at work: ✔ Make plans to go for a solo hike this afternoon since the boy went back to school today: ✔ Soon thereafter get a call that said boy is vomiting …
A Son’s Storm
This is a 2fer: Went outside to take care of the dogs and discuss dinner plans. Came back to Mr Man in his 2nd meltdown of the afternoon. This is his normal go to....he opens all the drawers and doors. I feel guilty for wanting to cry. So I don't. I really should. But my …
A Son’s Fever Marathon
Fever marathon update: Day: 7 (or 8. ) Fever: I honestly haven't taken it in the last couple hours, but earlier it was 99.5* Symptoms: fever The Dr called earlier and they got the final test result back from the throat culture and it tested positive for......strep. So we started him on antibiotics today. If …
Birthday Brownies
Made birthday brownies for grandmommy. Each kid made their own recipe (that I had prechosen). The kids did most of the work. I was their assistant. We had a lot of hard moments today. And I am so thankful bedtime finally arrived. But this moment, was quite enjoyable. #NeverADullMoment
