Tag: motherhood
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In which we soak up the last days of summer
How can it be that summer is already winding down? Normally, our summers are hot and miserably humid, but we had only one week that was truly unpleasant. This summer just seemed to fly by. Late mornings at playgrounds, trips to the zoo, and most recently, splashpads, have filled my days, as I take Little…
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In which I consider the words of the Teacher
As I savour the last bite of my gluten-free blueberry muffin, I ponder the final chapters of Ecclesiastes. My son, in the innocence and imagination of youth, lines up his toy vehicles in the open window. The early morning crickets are still chirruping and interspersed in their morning song is the harmony of occasional birdsong.…
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Transported by song
As I drove home from visiting a friend, the fragrance of cumin and Indian spices clinging to my skin, my belly full, but my mind somewhat distracted, “July” by Lily Williams began to play on my car stereo. And suddenly, I was transported to the first time I had heard her sweet, gentle voice. I…
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Operation ‘Zeum
The past few weeks, my son has been asking to go the “zeum” to see dinosaurs. Occasionally, a special exhibit passes through town that includes fossils and dinosaur statues, but the most recent one was a few months ago, and has already moved on. He’s a good sport, so he handled the disappointment of not…
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In which we go to the zoo (and other places)
I had a moderately busy week. And by that, I mean that I left the house and drove somewhere more than twice. Because Monday was a holiday, Honey Badger was home, which gave me a little bit of free time. Originally, we had planned to watch a movie and spend time together, so I do…
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In which I plant seeds
Thank you for your patience in light of my recent absence. I had to take some time off as I was struggling with personal matters, and needed to prioritize what to spend my energy on. As the spring weather warmed and beckoned plants to cast forth new growth, I eagerly awaited the sprouting and blooming…
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In which we go to the Capitol
I woke up this morning anxiously aware that I had an interview for part-time job in less than a few hours. Not that I want a job, but times being how they are… it felt like it might be necessary. Before we had fallen asleep, Honey Badger and I had discussed some of the merits…
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In which I count my blessings
Today, I was woken up by the two people I love the most in this whole world. And I was initially mad. Like, who wants to wake up having information downloaded into their brain right away? I can’t even remember what they were telling me now. Mornings are hard for me. I struggle to sleep…
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In which I am grateful for Spring
Spring is fully upon us. Many trees are casting out buds, some are full of fresh, tender green leaves. The green grass is overtaking the dead brown grass, and from a distance, looks lush and green. Birds are filling the trees with their songs. It rains. Winter was so mild and anticlimactic, but still, I’m…
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In which I take up running
I’ve really been reflecting a lot on how over the last few years, from when I got married to when I had Little Lion, I’ve been losing pieces of myself. I had only recently started settling into who I was as a person in my early twenties. I got married at 25 and life kind…
Little Home on Shadow Lake 