The only thing I’ve found humorous the past few weeks on social media, besides getting a break from president craziness and the hurricanes, is the occasional post about the causes behind the severe weather we’ve been experiencing lately. Between the hurricanes and flooding and forest fires, seems like many are quick to jump backward in … Continue reading My Environmental Rant
Living Life
How to get Kids to Eat Healthy (12-2-15)
I’m actually asking the question. No, Seriously. This isn’t a guide to successful tricks. I mean, I’m asking you, how DO you get kids to healthy? I’d love to know! We’ve been “paleo” for several years now. I use that term loosely because we subscribe to an 80/20 diet. We aren’t strict about it, but … Continue reading How to get Kids to Eat Healthy (12-2-15)
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)
He Calls me Moppy (12-8-15)
I probably have one of the best “other mother” situations I could ever have. I am “other mother” to our #5, who turns 2 soon. I met this little guy before he was born, and was one of the very first people to lay eyes on him as I was at his birth. I didn’t … Continue reading He Calls me Moppy (12-8-15)
Our new Fridge (12-9-15)
Picture me standing next to our brand spanking new fridge! Can’t see it? Me neither! It’s not here yet! Recall about 3 weeks ago, when I wrote an Ode to the Washing Machine because our fridge was broken, and I attempted to thwart the washer gods' vengeance). We figured out it was a $60 part, … Continue reading Our new Fridge (12-9-15)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 12-17-16
This will be our first Christmas as a couple, a family, and a group. It's certainly a mixture of emotions, memories, and history, but mostly a time of joy and happiness that we are surrounded by so much love and friendship within our circle. We are merging our family traditions with open hearts and are … Continue reading It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 12-17-16
Cooking Paleo-ish: 12-22-16
I’ve been paleo-ish for several years now. This looks like mostly meat, eggs, veggies, fruits, and other whole foods. We have a freezer full of elk and grass-fed beef. We cook 95% of our meals at home so they are almost 100% paleo, except I can’t seem to give up dairy. I’m a bit embarrassed … Continue reading Cooking Paleo-ish: 12-22-16
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)
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)
Just the 7 of Us 