My Breaking Heart Still Beats
My little family of four went out to dinner tonight to celebrate the six-month anniversary of our first introduction to each other. While we were waiting to be seated, I […]
Category Archives: In This Together
I’m Sorry I’ve Been a Crappy Friend
To almost every single one of my friends but some more than others: Responding promptly to emails, phone calls, and texts is sometimes a struggle for me even on normal days. […]
Leah’s Weekend Update
It’s been just under 24 hours since we dropped the girls off, and we’ve managed to blend perfect amounts of relaxation and activity into a delightful Friday night and Saturday morning and […]
The Kid-Free Weekend Begins!
I should probably start this post by making my adoration of my girls clear. I think my kids are pretty much the coolest. Even starting to talk about them is a […]
Sunday Funday Photos!
We went on a hike and to a museum today for family fun day. Below are photos from what turned out to be one of my most favorite Sundays in […]
For Those Who Are Unkind To Themselves
If someone spoke to you the way you spoke to yourself, would you be that someone’s friend? Would you say the same words to your child, your spouse, your friends […]
Just Say No: A Guide to Letting Go
Confession time: I am terrible with effectively managing my time and matching up what I say is important to me with my daily actions. As I recently wrote to someone […]
Foster Love: Thanksgiving Edition
In the spirit of Thanksgiving (and as a much-needed easy-peasy post), I’d like to share a few things for which I’m grateful on the foster care side of life: * […]
One True Sentence: Moving To Mondays
Posting the photos on Sunday night just isn’t working for me (obviously). We’ll see how posting on Monday morning goes. I am still enjoying the One True Sentence photo project, it’s just […]
Authenticity, Self-Respect, and Thanksgiving
Ahh, Thanksgiving. It’s nearly here. I love this time of year. I also hate it. ‘Tis the season for ambivalence. I know I am not alone in my complicated feelings […]
Parrot & Ox 