The humdrum of life. Nurse Bella. Get up. Drink two cups of Joe. Watch the news as I check my e-mail. Read a few blogs. Wake Max up. Get the kids breakfast. Get dressed. Brush everyone’s teeth (except Hal, he’s got that on his own). Get Max dressed for school. Take Max to school. Come [...]
Archive for October, 2008
So this is what living simply is for me.
Posted in Family on October 27, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Hunsaders
Posted in Outings on October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We went out to Hunsader Farm today for their annual Pumpkin Festival. Waiting to park was like waiting to get into Disney. During that hour, I got to know Papa Hal a little better. One thing is for certain about relationships, never assume the way it is, is actually the way it is – even [...]
I can finally say I feel 100% secure in my SAHM status.
Posted in Friends, Outings, Respite on October 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Holy moly macaroly, Hal and I went out last night. TOGETHER. We went to the Thai restaurant, Bangkok, with a group of friends. Present were old friends and relatively new faces: a paper conservationist and a furniture preservationist-something-or-rather. Art folk brought by Liz and welcomed by all. There were many moments where I felt my [...]
Boundary Setting 101
Posted in Abuse, Boundaries, Family, Friends on October 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I learned something. Something big about setting boundaries with people. A few things, actually.
Its really hard for people like me, people who suffered verbal/emotional abuse at the hand of a parent, to know how to set boundaries. I’m learning as an adult and hope to teach my children as I learn. First of all, I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Funny thing about cynicism, she only sticks around for as long as her partnering mood does. Believe it or not, while she is on her way out, I did enjoy the company. And I always know she is resting nicely inside along with the multitude of other emotions I try so hard to grant the [...]
*with an edit*
Posted in Family, Friends, Respite on October 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
It’s a smoky dirty dive. A bar that serves liquor, which is what I’m going for. A karaoke bar, which I’m willing to tolerate for the sake of a few shots. I left my house feeling broken, sad, lost. A few shots and all that will slide away. Or so [...]
Gathering.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I took Max with me to a party last night. Hal and Bella hung back ‘cuz Hal was not feeling well. He insisted that it was okay to go without him. I went only after he promised to answer the phone no matter what, even if he was taking a leak. I called him four [...]
Some pictures of Lola’s yard…
Posted in Uncategorized on October 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Lola’s yard has lots of stuff in it. Bella and Max LOVE exploring back there. It is the closest thing to nature they experience. Yes, I’m lame like that.
The naughty gnomes appreciate and love the kids. Look at this one, he’s keeping a lookout while Bella creates mischief…
Max moves Bella along…
There are all kinds of [...]
Posted in BellaGrace, Family, Friends, Respite on October 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
This past weekend was ridiculously busy and the coming weekend will be much the same. I like unpredictability, spontaneity, and busyness – and I equally enjoy complaining about it. *wink*
Saturday, was my good friend, Jenna’s, housewarming party. The night before, we talked for what felt like a lifetime. We filled each other in on our [...]
Hitting as a form of discipline.
Posted in Boundaries, Max on October 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Last Thursday… Max talked me into taking him and Bella to the playground after story time at the library. We had a full morning with going to the library then having lunch with Papa Hal. I didn’t want to go to the playground, but my little negotiator was so convincing that he would be a [...]
