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Dear Mother Nature*
Dear Mother Nature, I get it. You’re upset. We’ve been complaining for too long and you’ve had enough. Two years ago when you gave us that unbelievably sunny and hot summer, we complained that it was too hot. And too humid. And when our poor grass turned brown and crispy, we even complained that it was too sunny. (In my defense, I was approximately 700 months pregnant at the time and there was no temperature that existed that wasn’t too hot.) So, last summer you cooled it down a little for us. Less heat, less humidity but also less sun, so we complained… again. Like, just give us what we…
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When it rains, it pours*
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Off The Wagon*
For the past seven weeks I’ve been eating like crap. I was pretty well off most sugar for 12 weeks leading up to my brother’s wedding, and I felt amazing. I lost some weight, my clothes fit better and my body just felt better. But it was hard. I am an emotional eater, and finding new (healthier) coping mechanisms for my stress was a constant battle. As my coursework started ramping up and Will started sleeping less my armour chipped a little and I gave into one small temptation. Then another, and another, and another. Before I knew it, I was right back where I started. I’m not proud of…
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Humboldt Strong*
There been several large tragedies around the world this past year that have really affected me deeply. The recent shooting in Parkland, Florida was no exception. I am a high school teacher. While I didn’t personally know any of those victims, in another way, I knew those students. I see students just like those kids every day in my classrooms. I had so much I wanted to say about it, but I always feel like others express the way I’m feeling so much more eloquently or succinctly than I ever could. So I pulled those thoughts rolling around my head down and tucked them into my heart. And then, in…
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Closed*
I’m trying to be a bit braver about taking the two boys out on my own. We’ve done a lot of hibernating these past few months because Will is, …well, Will and is a bit of a delightful handful even at the best of times. Things are starting to get a bit easier (and my mom guilt about depriving Hank of experiences outside of my house reached maximum levels) so I’m venturing out a bit more. I have a few locations on my “safe for Will” list (meaning they are contained, not super busy, and there are few things on which he can climb / conquer / injure himself). We…
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It’s Finally Over*
Last May, the Hubster and I sat down and began discussing what to do about my impending return to work. My maternity leave officially ended in July of 2017, but for the first time I just didn’t feel ready to go back to work. I was raring to get back after both Ruby and Hank, but things were different after Will. I was just barely coming up for air from my Post Partum Anxiety, sleep was non-existent and I was in pretty much non-stop pain from my back and hip issues. With my job, I have the option to extend my leave for one year (unpaid) without losing my seniority,…
