Titles are hard
Thank you all for making me feel less alone after yesterday’s post. I found myself nodding my head at each comment, because I have, or still do, feel all ...
Month: February 2018
Babies
My sister-in-law had her baby this morning. The friend I had to sever ties with did too (our mutual friend let me know). My best friend is being induced tomorro...
Too Much
I’m sure it can seem sometimes, like I accomplish a lot. And maybe I do. But it definitely comes at a price, and sometimes that price is high. This past w...
My house is a shithole
It’s interesting how the prospect of renting out my house is making me look at it through new eyes. Sometimes I notice a charming detail here or there, bu...
Taking it easy
The procedure went well. At least I think it did. I was super out of it when my doctor debriefed me at the end. I’ve been trying really hard to take it ea...
The Procedure
Tomorrow I’m having a procedure done that is supposed to resolve the scar tissue that never healed properly after my first vaginal birth resulted in a thi...
Losing some of my (considerable) privilege
Privilege can manifest in many ways. Privilege is being able to afford childcare (sometimes literally every day!) Privilege is having family nearby, especially ...
Is all screen time the same?
Actually, I know the answer to that question. For me, at least, the answer is unequivocally no. All screen time is definitely NOT the same. The real question th...
Showing Up
Today we had a PTA meeting, and like pretty much every PTA meeting, almost no one showed up. But unlike most PTA meetings, even some of my board didn’t co...
Running Again
It’s hard to get on the elliptical machine in the evenings after picking up the kids. Instead I’ve been trying to run once a week before I pick them...