This past year has definitely seen its share of changes. Mostly good. Some hard. Some instant and some over time. My challenge this year has been to focus on the positive, and surround myself with people who support us and make our lives easier. At some point acknowledging the challenges, the losses, and relationships that … Continue reading Saying Goodbye (2-22-16)
Month: July 2017
A Mother’s Intuition (2-24-16)
Our daughter turns 8 today! Previously I shared about her scare on a road trip when she was 2. There’s more to the story, so in celebration of her life, here it is: By the time she had the choking scare, she had already had pneumonia a couple times. After she choked, she developed pneumonia … Continue reading A Mother’s Intuition (2-24-16)
The Time Share Dog (2-29-16)
The dog situation has changed drastically at our house around the time we merged households. My wife and her ex-husband owned a Chihuahua and a Vizsla, both about 5 years old. The Chihuahua was really my wife’s and he owned the Vizsla. If you aren’t familiar with the Vizsla breed, they all look about the … Continue reading The Time Share Dog (2-29-16)
When it’s not just the 9 of us…(3-2-16)
Guest blog by my wife: A few weeks ago, my wife wrote about changes. That blog definitely struck a chord with me. The last year has been a series of unexpected changes and, unfortunately, given our situation we are likely to see more changes in the future. One of the questions I’ve been asked the … Continue reading When it’s not just the 9 of us…(3-2-16)
I’m an…(3-7-16)
...Asshole So, here's a secret few people know. Maybe no one. I'm kind of an asshole. I didn't even realize this til recently. Now, before I delve, this is not a blog to get sympathy, or to garnish a bunch of people reassuring me that I'm a really great person or that someone should try … Continue reading I’m an…(3-7-16)
YaYa (3-11-16)
A recurring theme in our blog is family is what you make it. I want to share about an amazing person in our family that we call YaYa. YaYa is the name for our #5’s paternal grandmother. (My ex-husband-in-law’s mom, AKA my wife’s-ex-mother-in-law???) She lives nearby and he gets to see her lots. We love … Continue reading YaYa (3-11-16)
The Airport Adventure (3-13-16)
The Airport Adventure 3/13/2016 0 Comments This was us rocking the airport LAST spring break. We didn't have time for a pic THIS spring break. It would have looked a bit more frazzled! If you know much about me, you know that I sometimes take on crazy challenges. With kids in tow. If you’ve read … Continue reading The Airport Adventure (3-13-16)
Praying For You! (3-22-16)
Recently an acquaintance informed me that upon learning about my situation, has started praying for me. Usually, prayer is considered a kind gesture, appreciated on any level. It struck me, kind of suddenly, how strange it feels to know that for perhaps the first time in my life, this type of prayer is not only … Continue reading Praying For You! (3-22-16)
I did it! (3-22-16)
i did it! 2 years after my wife signed me up for a half marathon, I finished one today! It's hard for me, a former distance runner, to be super impressed with myself but I know I should be. Now the accomplishment isn't huge but I'm proud of myself. Mostly for sticking with a goal. … Continue reading I did it! (3-22-16)
Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
I wanted to update my blog on the progress since one of my first posts: How do you get a zebra to change its stripes. Progress for me, usually comes in spurts. It’s how I operate. I get intense levels of energy for periods of time, then back off, maybe get interested in something else, … Continue reading Zebra Stripes–Part 2 (3-23-16)
Just the 7 of Us 