If you asked me a year ago, I never would've given much thought to what the term, "gay lifestyle" implied. Or maybe I would have had a stereotypical reaction to the phrase. You know, depending on how it's said, it invokes images of promiscuity, wild partying, etc. Several months ago someone used this term to … Continue reading Just Another Day in Paradise (AKA the Gay Lifestyle) 11/11/15
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Our Kids Have Two Moms (11/12/15)
When we were in the midst of coming to terms with our feelings for each other and where to go from there, one of my biggest concerns was coming out to my kids. It seemed like the biggest issue and my biggest stumbling block. I couldn't imagine having any sort of conversation about it with … Continue reading Our Kids Have Two Moms (11/12/15)
Jumping Head First into Motherhood-From zero to five in one year (11/15/15)
This is a guest blog-post from my better half!: From an early age I was fairly convinced that I was not well suited for motherhood. I was too selfish. I need to feel appreciated at a level that children cannot provide. I was okay with that, too. I knew that I could live a really exciting and … Continue reading Jumping Head First into Motherhood-From zero to five in one year (11/15/15)
Mothering Transitions
I used to believe that transitions were occasional and temporary. For the past few years it has felt like one continuous transition, as if I am continually trying to process the latest piece of life. I'm beginning to realize that life is just one giant transition. And I'm beginning to think that maybe I'm not … Continue reading Mothering Transitions
Closet Hockey Mom (11/15)
Hockey. You either love it or you hate it. I never had much exposure to hockey growing up, I just knew that hockey parents are intense, dedicated, indulgent. Watching hockey just seemed cold. Sitting there. Freezing. So when #2 begged for an entire year to try hockey, I wasn't too excited. Hockey is expensive. Lots … Continue reading Closet Hockey Mom (11/15)
I’m Gonna Love You Like I’m Gonna Lose You (11/15)
My person's been gone for 12 days. I will see her in 44 hours. (But who's counting?) It's been painfully hard to be away from each other. We're super magnets to each other. We can't stay apart from one another. She's a person I WANT to be with. Often. It's painful to be apart. She's … Continue reading I’m Gonna Love You Like I’m Gonna Lose You (11/15)
Ode to the Washing Maching (11-15)
This has been on my list of topics, but must put this out there today in honor of our trusty appliance. The fridge went out today, and the dish washer is all backed up. So, in order to appease the appliance gods, I should probably say a few kind words to the washing machine, lest … Continue reading Ode to the Washing Maching (11-15)
So Who’s The Guy? (11-15)
This is a co-authored blog that we’ve wanted to do for a while now. Happy Thanksgiving! J: This is a question that we’ve been asked more than once. Who has asked? Friends, family, and strangers we’ve met. Surprised? So were we! Here are the possible answers: A) She is, B) I am, C) neither of … Continue reading So Who’s The Guy? (11-15)
The Treehouse Project (11-15)
What happens when you have 5 kids that have been begging for a treehouse and 2 dads that happen to be engineers? A. Very. Big. Project. Let me tell you about The Treehouse. It's hard to ignore a 3 year old's nightly pleas, big blue eyes, and "I found daddy's safety glasses for when he … Continue reading The Treehouse Project (11-15)
Mothering Perspectives (12-4-15)
My better half suggested I write about what it’s like watching a “first time mom” go through the phases from my vantage point. She said, “You know, how I have unreasonable expectations and think #5 is a genius.” This seems like it could go badly. She does like when I tease her but, I’m also … Continue reading Mothering Perspectives (12-4-15)
Just the 7 of Us 