Lately it's felt as though my life is one grand adventure outside my comfort zone. Currently, Lately would probably be a better way to phrase it. Each morning my feet hit the ground and the very first thing I think is: Okay, what is it today? I've lived so long outside my zone of comfy it's begun to remind me of the 90's phrase "thinking outside the box." Remember when we were ... Continue Reading
My Kangoo Jumps
The below is not a sponsored post. No compensation was involved. I simply adore my Kangoo Jumps. And I can't help it. If I love you--I talk about you. As I age grow up many things have changed. I'm forced to be more responsible. I'm compelled to get serious about my (finger quotes) career path (unFQ). I'm (sometimes an accidental) role model for a little human. Life is ... Continue Reading
When saying YES is selfish.
The other day I had a conversation with a friend. Her husband had just been diagnosed with cancer and we were talking through how it might impact her daughter's year. "We're around lots after school," I said. "Don't hesitate to call if I can help. I'll always say no if it's a bad time." My friend sat with this information and responded: I love how you phrased that. You'll say no if it's ... Continue Reading
To the Person Who Asked My Wife If She Was Pregnant… (guest post).
The below is an anonymous, true-life experience post. It's from the perspective of the partner of someone asked if she was pregnant when she most certainly was not. It's a point of view I'd never really stopped to consider... Dear Person Who Asked My Wife If She Was Pregnant, The upshot of your inquiry, was to tell my wife she had the body of a pregnant woman - which is the same as ... Continue Reading
6 ways Gilmore Girls reinforced my parenting.
(our fancy ONLY for G.G. viewing cups.) The below is in celebration of the fact Gilmore Girls is returning for four NEW 90 minute episodes. The Child and I have already begun our preparations. Once upon a time, 15 years ago, a little show named Gilmore Girls was launched. I was a happy newlywed living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and cared NOT AT ALL about the WB channel or its ... Continue Reading
My search for hygge.
hygge uses candles to bring light to the dark. Ive fallen in love with a word. Unlike falling in love with a person I have no recollection the first time we "met." The idea, sense and awkward pronunciation, however, has remained with me. Hygge. The term comes from a Norwegian word meaning "well-being" (the Danes began using it in the late 18th century) and is pronounced hue-gah. The ... Continue Reading
3 ways Im Miss.Piggy’s doppelgänger.
Movies and musicals are our family's thing. We see everything kid-appropriate and have done so since our daughter was tiny. We get OVERLY excited before movie releases, count down the days, and usually go opening weekend. Shrek the Musical to The Wind Rises. We are also the family who listens to musical soundtracks repeatedly and (if there's not a film of the musical yet) watches ... Continue Reading
No, Im not pregnant and other embarrassing moments.
Monday was great. Rejuvenating. The child and I spent time with some kids/moms neither of us knew very well. It was a welcome reminder of the fact the persona we see at drop off or pick up (rushed, brusque) is not always who the person is. Book. Cover. Judgeth not. All that. As often happens when women gather conversation turned fitness and weight-loss. Not negative ... Continue Reading
No school. No work. Im jumping.
Today is a day with ZERO obligations and to celebrate I'm (kangoo) jumping for joy. OK so there really *is* work, but I'm totally getting that finished EARLY MORNING and late night so I can surprise the Child with a day spent LEAPING and with my undivided, not work-distracted ATTENTION. And yes. Mothering as I do, we will also spend time discussing *why* there's no school today and if it's ... Continue Reading
Can you be a healthy perfectionist?
In our latest #wycwyc podcast Roni and I talk about perfectionism. Ever not a fan of the word, I found an article in New York Magazine which addresses the fact healthy perfectionism may not be an oxymoron! The article proposes there exists two types of perfectionists: Those who are internally motivated (AKA happy) Those who are motivated externally by fear of failure (AKA ... Continue Reading
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