When you’re under quarantine, you celebrate the hell outta the small stuff. I turned 42 yesterday, and normally I wouldn’t even care. But life stinks right now and it’s never been more apparent to me that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. So,…
Where Am I?
We’re living in a crazy world. One I barely recognize anymore. I awoke before the birds this morning (not that that’s anything unusual around here) and headed out to Wegmans around 6:45 a.m. (to get there for the store’s 7…
Journey To The Past
I’m taking a much-needed stroll down memory lane today. I’m not sure how I ended up here because I sat down at my computer thinking about how much I miss church and the peace and solace it offers in times…
Ignorance Is Bliss
Sometimes when I really think about myself as a mom (and how I know nothing), my mind wanders back to when my daughter was a week old. She was a preemie and had just spent a week in the NICU,…
Grateful In April
As we begin a new month of quarantine, I was thinking about what I’m particularly grateful for today. And the word that keeps popping into my head is sickness, or the lack thereof. I’ve talked a lot about sickness when…
To Fail Doesn’t Make Me A Failure
In case you’re wondering, yesterday’s scavenger hunt was a bust. I’m laughing even as I write this because it’s par for the course around here. It’s not the first time I’ve tried to engage my children with a fun activity…
Bananas For Bran Muffins
I don’t share many recipes here but this one deserves a mention. My daughter asked for them this morning and it dawned on me that I haven’t made them in a while: bran muffins. (My husband’s going to be jealous…
Sometimes When It Rains
It’s 7:34 a.m. The birds are chirping away and it’s dark, cloudy, and gloomy outside. But for once I don’t care. Because it’s warm and cozy inside our cocoon and we have big plans for today: baking, Scrabble, family movie…
Mental Overload … And Then Some
I’m struggling today. I can’t seem to muster even a nanosecond of positivity. It’s making me feel so heavy inside and I’m not sure how to shake it off. Writing usually helps but I woke up uninspired today. I think…
Learning Through Conservation
The word of the day in our home lately is conservation. Now that we’ve been housebound for almost two weeks, it’s interesting (and a little embarrassing) to realize the things we normally take for granted, like how much toilet paper…