Author: noemikjames

Yesterday it was cold and rainy all day. Which I loved because it gave me permission to stay home and do nothing. When it was time to take my son to his spend t...

Lately, I’ve noticed that by the end of the day, my brain is tired. Like, so, so tired. I used to work long hours into the night, prepping and planning, g...

Last night I googled “why am I so grumpy” last night and a lot of posts on irritability came back so I guess I’ve been really irritable lately. That does seem t...

Thanks to those of you who commented on my last post. It’s nice to be reminded that people do read this. And I totally understand not commenting much. I read pl...

Well I did it. I posted every day in November (I think?) Or at the very least I think I posted 30 times. Maybe 29, but that is pretty darn close. I hope you enj...

We have definitely left the honeymoon phase with our kittens. They are super cute and we love them to pieces but they are also everywhere, always, and they make...

Well I did it. I ordered the calendars. Four calendars to be exact. And three ornaments. And one (replacement) mug. I’m so glad to be done with all of it. This ...

Well, the first break do the year is officially over. It helps that the kids only have three weeks of school (and I only have four) before the biggest break of ...

It’s late Friday night. There are five kids and two kittens around me. Well, the five kids are in two bedrooms, and right now, at 11:35pm, they are finall...

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how lucky I am. I feel like I’ve enjoyed so much good fortune, and I don’t want to take it for granted. I also realize tha...