I laid down in my sons bed this evening and he asked if I’d like to sleep in his bed tonight. I appreciated the offer, but my plush king-sized bed was calling my name as I felt the springs in his twin sized bed rearrange themselves under the weight of me. I laid in silence …
Finally.
Today is the very last day of remote learning for my children. On Monday, they go back to school full-time. With their whole class. In person. With their real, live teacher in front of them. And their classmates beside them. Finally. Finally. An entire YEAR of learning disrupted by a global virus. An entire year …
Toilet Paper War Stories
My 6 year old comes in for a bedtime hug with, “love you Mommy” to which I reply, “I love you too”. A strong hug and a moment later I say quietly, “do you know how much I love you?” and I get the standard response, “yeah”. I take a deep breath before whispering, “you …
Get off my lawn.
Last weekend I bought my first 3-row vehicle. It’s not a minivan, but it might as well be. Last night I read a book instead of staring at my phone and went to bed at a sensible hour. This morning my husband and I bickered about finances. His hair is going grey. I got dressed …
I don’t want to hold your baby.
I don’t want to hold your baby. I’m sorry.