It didn’t occur to me I was doing anything particularly amazing around eating until I started talking to other moms, who seemed to be a little amazed at how I’m feeding my 11 month old.But first, a quick comment on What’s Happening In the World Right Now.The world can be a horrible, cruel place and … Continue reading Five Surprising Ways to Raise A Healthy Eater!

Eckhart Tolle said if you are truly in the present moment, you cannot be unhappy.  Who am I to disagree but…I don’t agree.  Nope.  This has seemed to not be the case in MY case Eckhart.I have been making more of an effort to be ‘in the now’ (because that’s what’s all the rage nowadays … Continue reading Being Present in the Moment, Even When the Moment Totally Sucks.

The following is based on actual events.  Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.  And the timelines may have been smudged a teensy bit for effect.  But, every event recorded actually happened to me, this week.4:45am: Up for the day with ‘Oliver’.5:15am: Stumble around in the dark trying to drink my morning tea … Continue reading Grit-Up Moms. We. Can. Do. It.

I’m in the car and the kids are quiet.  I’ve got the windows rolled down because it’s finally cool enough outside not to melt my arms if I stick them out the window.  The sun is dappling down through the full tree branches and I can feel the quiet infusing my soul.  It’s a beautiful … Continue reading Getting My Mojo Back. Soonish.

It’s that time again, time for:‘You know you’re a mom of a toddler and a baby when…’1) When you have a hard time talking, because baby’s fingers are shoved in your mouth.  It’s hard to focus when you’re trying to block out the image of where his fingers have been last - usually trying to … Continue reading You Know You’re A Mom of A Toddler And a Baby When…

Harvey is done, the sun is out.  There are communities that are still under water like Wharton, and Beaumont.  There are some that are starting the long process of rebuilding, ripping up baseboards and drywall.  (Pictures below) There are those still in shelters, unable to go home and unsure what will be there when they do. … Continue reading The Sun is Shining In Texas. Shining on all that Standing Water.

Hurricaine Harvey, am I right?I'm a little late this week because, well, Harvey.  And a trip to Dallas that was originally planned to leave on Sunday, backed up and left a day early because of...Harvey.We made it there, we made it back.  Everyone is safe and sound and I've never been so happy to be … Continue reading Harvey? Go Home.

Do you think you’re awesome?  I have the remedy for that!  Two babies.   Thirty minutes.  Ego dissolved. You will begin to doubt your own ability to dress YOURSELF.  And you should.  Because your T-shirt is probably inside out and stained with flung baby food.It became clear to me this past week while Bill was away … Continue reading Where’s The Love People? Also, Where’s the BABY!? Oh, Right, Chewing on the Dog’s Tail.

Are you ‘parenting’ wrong?  Ask around for advice on anything from potty training to how much juice is too much, and you’ll get lots of people assuring you.  Assuring you that you are, in fact, DOING IT ALL WRONG.Heck, you don’t even have to ask.  Just show up in public with the kiddo’s and you’ll get … Continue reading Am I Parenting Wrong? Wait, Don’t Answer That…

Ok I’ve tried to write this blog three times now this week and all I keep writing is…ugh…SERIOUS stuff.  Find your true self stuff, meaning of life stuff.  Or worse, WORLD EVENTS stuff.  Like Donald, rolling back immigrants in a country BUILT BY IMMIGRANTS.  Everyone here who isn’t Native or brought over on a slave ship … Continue reading Steadying This Beautiful Old House