I grew up surrounded by the XY chromosome. My adult life hasn’t been much different. So I’ve spent the better part of my life turning down beef jerky when it’s offered to me. The most recent was when my SO offered me some. When I turned it down flat, after they picked their jaw upContinue reading “Jerky Boys”
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Poppolio-M
A few years ago I took a hike with my youngest. My oldest was at sleepaway camp and my SO was working. So I grabbed my little gamer and said enough screens let’s go for a long walk and we did. We got a bit lost and went a smidgen longer than I intended butContinue reading “Poppolio-M”
Dads
My dad passed away a few years ago. It was as hard as you might imagine even though his quality of life had plummeted and there was some mercy in his passing. Losing a parent is never easy I think. Good or bad they have a formative hand in the shaping of us and theirContinue reading “Dads”
Effort
How often do I speak of this. Alot. I know. I say it so much my kids are on automatic eye roll as soon as the first few letters leave my tongue. Nothing gets good without effort. Nothing gets easier without it either. And we all know nothing is fun until you’re good at itContinue reading “Effort”
BFF
My youngest child’s dear friend is moving away in about two weeks. The price of a military life. I’m considering a claim for custody rights. Like I should get them for the summer or something because this kid is a permanent fixture at my house. The child spends so much time at my house thatContinue reading “BFF”
Step Off
My kids science teacher mercifully sent over a science packet for them to work through. I declare this entire moment in time has worn out its welcome. We home school even in normal times but normal home school looks nothing like this. On a normal week, they spend an entire day at our local conservatoryContinue reading “Step Off”
Golden Eggs
Have you ever watched an egg hunt as an adult? If not, you should. It’s a mercenary, cut throat, feral ritual of cold-bloodiness that ends when there is only one winner and everyone else is crying. Ok, it’s not that bad but the experience is not one for the weak. They can smell weakness andContinue reading “Golden Eggs”
Hardheaded
My anarchist and I are doing battle right now. We homeschool and they sit right across from me to do their school work because if they are out of view they will do nothing all day. Even across from me I have to train myself to look up every few minutes to nudge them. IContinue reading “Hardheaded”
Ch-Ch-Changes
Hit another milestone with my youngest this weekend. These things get more and more bittersweet. There I was thinking first steps were the standard bearer for all memories. They are but then again they are only the beginning. From those very early celebrations are the fleeting touches of life passing, annoyances, punishments, celebrations, sadness, firstContinue reading “Ch-Ch-Changes”
Subject Matter
If you’ve been reading, you know my youngest is an anarchist, also a genius, tested and certified. I’m not sure I’ll survive this child. I’m either helping to create the savior of the world or Lex Luther. I really don’ t know which one if I must be honest. Punishments don’t work. Positive reinforcement doesn’tContinue reading “Subject Matter”
