It’s hard not to try and get your kids not to live out your dreams. I always wanted to be a writer, for as long as I remember wanting to be anything. Other than a mom. I wanted that as soon as I figured out that it was an option :-). But all thru junior …
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Dec 09
Calming down
I’m more relaxed about it. The whole Christmas/Judaism thing. It’s not an easy situation, but given how incredibly lucky I am in so many ways – this is really a good problem to have. My kids are healthy and happy, my marriage is vibrant and strong, and I’m going to do my very best to …
Dec 05
It’s official – Sam is as dramatic as his sister
I was running a bit late this morning (which doesn’t have much to do with the story), Marc had gotten a ride into work early, and I had to drop Jess off at school. I made the challah this morning, and wanted to get it done before I left the house, so I didn’t rush …
Dec 04
Merry Sunshines
Not all the time, but mostly, I really like mornings. I like getting everyone up and out of bed, picking out clothes, fixing breakfast, brushing hair and kissing people goodbye as they dash out the door. And even better, after everyone has left and it’s just me and Sam and whatever toddler I’ve got for …
Nov 30
Thanksgiving
I love my family. I do, really. I have, hands down, the best relationship with my mother – far exceeding that of anyone else I know. I love her, absolutely, respect so much about what she’s done and how she’s done it, and I know that she thinks I’m the bees’ knees. But my siblings? …
Nov 18
I love Tuesdays
Just my favorite day. And it’s bright and sunshiney outside (freezing cold, so I’m not actually going outside, but the sight of the sun still makes me smile) and all is right in my world. The boys are getting along wonderfully, Harrison is singing away to himself and Sam is very focused on eating. He …
Nov 17
I’m a healthy girl
I am. I swear it. And my kids are healthy as well. But this winter, it’s not living up to the standards that I have set. I feel like I’ve had a cold, not a bad one, but a persistent one, for several weeks, and so has Sam. Sam runs a fever when he’s sick …
Nov 14
Am I a hermit?
I’ve honestly thought about this for a couple of years now. Basically, ever since I had Sam. With Jess, I was still pretty mobile. With one child, you can pretty much go and do everything with her. One child is cute and a fun addition to most activities. Shopping with friends? Check. Going out to …
Nov 11
The cherubs
This is what I call my children. When I’m speaking of them, or calling them to go somewhere… and today I had all four of them. I find it fascinating – there are four children, two of them by one woman, and two from another. They have the same father, but different everything else. My …
Nov 05
When Mommy’s not happy, nobody is happy
This apparently rings true even if you are almost 35 and live two towns away. My mother is having a crappy day, no real reason, she’s just grouchy. And unfortunately… talked to me this morning, and now I’m all grumpy and out of sorts. Actually, I’m working hard on improving my mood. Although I’m freaking …
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