Hear ye, Hear ye… As a parent of four — one of whom is still in the “terrible threes” stage — I hereby declare today, March 26, 2019, as National Parents’ Nap Day. It is decided that parents, as a whole, do not receive enough rest. Children constantly interrupt their attempts at sleep through the … Read more
It’s March. That means that very soon, in a few weeks, we should start feeling the beginnings of spring. It’s on the way, and I’m so excited. There’s just something about the sunshine of spring that isn’t too hot but warms you just right. Sometimes, you need a jacket. Sometimes, you can wear shorts. Sometimes, … Read more
A few years ago, I was part of a group that helped me not only lose weight and get healthy but also really reframe my thoughts around food and my home environment. I lost quite a bit of weight, trained myself into excellent exercise habits, and then began a running routine that eventually had me … Read more
It’s February, and everyone is being inundated with reminders for Valentine hearts and candy and gifts and more. I used to be really hung up on getting a Valentine, but as I get older and a little wiser, I recognize that it’s not the gifts or the things that matter. It’s the people I hold … Read more
Almost ten years ago, Math Man and I said, “I do,” in the most beautiful ever wedding. There are so many memories about the wedding itself, and most of them are mental images that I will hold on to forever. I find myself browsing the photo album just to relive the fun every now and … Read more
In the winter, most people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s a real thing, and I’ve actually experienced it, I’m sure. But there’s one piece of winter that does everything except make me sad. In the dead of winter 2005, I gave birth to my first love and first child (whom I lovingly call Sassy … Read more
We’ve been snowed in, as luck would have it, since Saturday. I write this post on a Wednesday. In the time that we’ve been dealing with the snow and ice (yes, it’s NC so there’s generally ice involved), we’ve had multiple things happen: My work didn’t stop – I always have one more project or … Read more
My house is a mess. Not in the sense that it’s disgusting or anything but just your basic run-of-the-mill mess. I want desperately for it to be spotless. Four kids will put a damper on those dreams. So I settle for cleaned surfaces and washed laundry and dishes. Every now and again, though, I realize … Read more
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a billion times: I love the Carolina Renaissance Festival. This is an event that was once a yearly tradition for me and is quickly becoming a tradition again. Math Man and I had to take a few years off as babies grew, but now we can leave … Read more