Well, it’s been just over a month since Chris died, and for the most part, the girls and I are doing well. Sure, we have each had a rough day here and there, but we’ve learned to just lean into the mood, sleep it off, and generally feel better the next day. Life was so…
Category: Family
To Dog
Within the first 24 hours, however, we were reminded that there is a huge difference between caring for a dog, and caring for a puppy. Older dogs eat, sleep, poop, and play. Puppies are an entirely different animal. Luckily we’ve had children since the last time we did the puppy thing, and puppies and babies aren’t really that different. How, you may ask?
Who Are You? Life After Toddlerhood
How do you figure out who you are after the war? You see this happen all the time when people are older and their kids go off to college, but I think the identity crisis starts much sooner than that. Most women transition fine, but there are certainly those who appear lost for a while.
Top 30 Summer Survival Guide
What I desired most was for my kids to enjoy summer the way I did as a child. Without having to get up early and without a care in the world. Just endless hours of playing outside, reading, going on day trips, catching fireflies, making art and generally falling into a more relaxed rhythm with the universe.