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)
Am I an Oxymoron? Living the Faith Part 1 (11-15)
Here’s me. Apparently a rare species. A paradox. An oxymoron. There are some people that don’t think I can be both. There are others that don’t think I should be both. There are even others that don’t know me as both. Obviously most of my friends and family now know that I am in love … Continue reading Am I an Oxymoron? Living the Faith Part 1 (11-15)
Our (Mostly) Paleo Pantry-Guest Blog (11-15)
A guest blog post by my better half! One of the things I gave very little thought to when I jumped into this relationship was how my diet would change. I mean, really, who thinks about that when they join lives? Plus, it's different entering a new relationship more than a decade into adulthood. I … Continue reading Our (Mostly) Paleo Pantry-Guest Blog (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)
Happy DADT Repeal Day!
Happy DADT Repeal day to my amazing wife! I love you and I'm so proud of your service! Six years ago, the military rescinded the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Six years ago, I didn’t really notice. I was busy with my young kids ages 8, 6, and 3, pregnant with #4. It was not … Continue reading Happy DADT Repeal Day!
Just the 7 of Us 