I’m taking a part of this life back. Back to a time when reading books and pertinent articles, writing my heart out, and friendship were the only past times I knew. No more Facebook, no more Hipmama, no more reading blogs that often, I’m not even sure why I read. I’m taking back leisure time. [...]
Archive for the ‘Friends’ Category
“Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb-nail.”
Posted in Friends, Mothering, Transition on October 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
occasional stretches of loneliness are far more comfortable than the effort and planning it takes to meet new people [with children in tow] at prepared engagements. the structure of an intentional group has never blended well with my disposition. i like it when new friendship encounters are readily gained, when it happens due to the [...]
beach day…
Posted in BellaGrace, Friends, Outings on April 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
i received a phone call from katie this morning, inviting us out to the beach. i knew i wanted to take the kids somewhere and had been trying to decide, mostly leaning towards a trip out to our local state park. the phone call was perfectly timed.
and, to make it even better, this was bella’s [...]
The treasures are here, and there, everywhere.
Posted in Birthday, Friends, Respite on March 1, 2009 | 1 Comment »
This weekend was filled with birthday celebrations. A decent weekend, it was.
Nicole, 30 years old…
5 years old, Max’s friend…
Last week, we baked… (17 years ago, that would have meant something very different)
It looked great…
And received Max’s full approval, which is hard to come by these days…
Last Saturday… dinner with the ladies… but not before a [...]
I’m not a rock, anymore. I’m a person.
Posted in Depression, Friends, Respite, Transition on February 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
First, a funny post about my son, written by my hubby, Hal.
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Got an e-mail from Sarah a few days ago, hitting Liz and I up for a dinner date at a vegan restaurant. It took a couple of days to respond because I’ve been feeling so despondent about everything. When I got the e-mail, it [...]
“After the holidays,” apparently means, “post less often, enjoy life more.”
Posted in Family, Friends, Marriage on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sorry for the dramatic I’M TAKING A BREAK post. I think I just need to post less often ‘cuz I was getting too up in my head with all the writing I was doing.
I like to touch rainbows.
-Max
Hal and I have become quite seasoned when it comes to talking about things that once caused great [...]
Outings boost my gratitude.
Posted in Friends, Respite on November 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A walk around the circle. A sit in the park. We talk and reminisce and laugh like ladies who’ve known each other for years. We three have known one another for years. The company is lovely and comfy. The speak is easy.
Liz and I parted ways with Sarah who is bogged down with school work [...]
Posted in Friends, Outings, Transition on November 14, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I took Max and Bella to Liz’s house today for a visit. It was a short and sweet visit with their honorary Auntie upon which Max received a birthday gift. Since my children have both gotten older, I have become more relaxed while in homes that are not homes of another toddler. However, I was [...]
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 [...]
