“Do you know,” said Anne confidentially, “I’ve made up my mind to enjoy this drive. It’s been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up … Continue reading Emote in haste, repent at leisure (Week 46 Review)
…the rest of my family (cats included) curled up asleep on the big hotel bed, even though that means there’s no room for me and I need to sleep on … Continue reading Happiness is…
We’ve been somewhat lax on pottying for my nearly two-year-old during the move, what with the 7 hours a day in the car and all, but now that we’re settled … Continue reading Ask a Stupid Question…
Welcome to the First Mindful Mama Carnival This post was written for inclusion in the Mindful Mama Blog Carnival hosted by Zoie at TouchstoneZ. Participants are writing posts about what … Continue reading Keeping my Sanity by Losing my Mind: Mindful Mama Carnival Post
We were at craft time in the library today coloring and pasting pictures of animals and geographical features on a cut-out of Africa. One of the animals was a tiger, … Continue reading Children Should be Seen and Not Heard
Nothing of substance has changed in our situation. There are still no rentals available, we’re still in the tiny hotel room, the roads around here are still confusing and lacking … Continue reading The Mood-Enhancing Properties of the Library
I’m not shining brightly today. Not remotely. I’m not going to list all of the things that are bringing me down because even in my stormy state, I recognize that … Continue reading I’m a Little Storm Cloud
From Tucker at forgeover.com: Stoke is an abundant force. It’s like love in that you can always make more. Endless supply meets infinite demand. This is a sustainable ideology. via … Continue reading On the Public Response to Exuberant Behavior in New England: Week 45 Review
When we left California in 2008, we didn’t realize we would be leaving behind Trader Joe’s. Our standard Sunday routine in California was farmers market, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods. That … Continue reading Hey, Joe, Where You Going With That Hummus in Your Hand?
We used to live in a 1476-square foot house with 4 bedrooms and a huge yard. Right now we’re living in a 425-square-foot studio-style hotel room with kitchenette. A few … Continue reading Home Sweet Hotel (or, Be Careful What You Wish For)
In Illinois, my daughter and I went to the pool while my husband and son hung out in the room. There was another family in the pool when we arrived, … Continue reading Mommy vs Daddy
We drove into Massachusetts today. The Berkshires were gorgeous. The drivers on the Mass Turnpike were as advertised. Worcester smells funny (but different funny from Gary, Indiana). MetroWest Boston is … Continue reading Where the Streets Have No Names (or Four). (The Final Day of the Cross-Country Road Trip)
Imperfect Happiness 