Belonging everywhere… Settled nowhere

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As I wrote in my last post I have been having a difficult time writing lately.  I have realized more and more why and the reality is, I have so much to deal with each day that at the end of, or even the beginning of the day, I have had very little brain power left to use on creative outlets of any kind.  However, many of my writings come from moments or events in my life that strike me when I … [Read more...]

Resolutions {From A First Time Resolution Maker}

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For most of my life I've refused to make New Year's Resolutions. I'm not sure why. Perhaps it was a (pointless) rebellion of sorts where I acted out against the norm in a healthy(ish) way. I remember feeling clever talking with my friend's older brother when we were teenagers, if I make a resolution NOT to make a New Year's resolution is that still a resolution? I remember thinking he thought I … [Read more...]

Cold Seasoned Warmth

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Some of the most beautiful weather this year has been in the last two months. The months that are usually cold, windy and dark have been filled with light, warmth and beauty. I love beauty. My soul craves it on a level beyond my comprehension. I love my boys. I don't think that I've ever enjoyed them more than I have these last few months. I love the post nap snuggles, their small hands … [Read more...]

15%

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I have talked a lot about percentages on my blog. Most of them were from Bear's lower growth chart and then from Bug's much higher ones. Bug's was pretty funny, actually, his ginormous head was statistically over 50% bigger than his body, HAH! Other not-so-funny statistics are my recent obnoxious 5% weight gain... but that really isn't the point in this particular post... I am feeling worn thin … [Read more...]