Invisible

Hi folks, It's been just over a week since my last post, and many things have changed. School started. We chose to deal with remote learning and have had to re-organize our lives around three daily meetings and related assignments. I am so glad for only having one kid in school right now (major props …

[___________] Lives Matter!

I'm going to say it, and I wonder who will hate me for it and then not finish reading this. ALL LIVES MATTER! I say it, but I don't mean in it as part of any political movement. I mean it as a statement of fact. All lives matter. BLM is a good cause but, …

A Shiny New Day

Well, it seems to me multiple changes are coming my way. My 1st grader is starting school via remote learning (on purpose this time), we will be getting a new puppy (details to be released as I get them), the seasons are shifting, and the holidays are coming (plus four birthdays). I'm going to be …

Radio Silence

Hey folks, Sorry for the radio silence. With back-to-school and other family/life things I've been a bit preoccupied. I suppose that isn't a bad thing though. I generally post about things that bother me and I have been so busy lately I haven't been able to focus on anything long enough to get worked up. …

Perfect Is So F***ing Stupid

I hate the illusion of the "perfect mom" because I can't even hold that together. I don't do posed "candid" shots of perfect happy and clean babies. I don't have them dressed in matching clothes holding little signs with their ages on them. I have friends who manage it and, honestly, it's annoying. I know …

We Are Toxic

Our country has absolutely no concept of treating anyone equally or even respectfully. It's not just about gender, race, religion, or political thing. People have no longer understand the concept of being respectful. So there is no way we will gain any version of equality in this county until people can figure out how to …

It’s A French Toast Day

Would you like to know why its a french toast day? I can't hear you answer but I am going to assume you said "Sure! I would love to know. Also, I'm going to need some of that french toast." Well, I can't give you any french toast. We ate it and you are at …

I May Drown…

You know what? I was going to write this long blog about the safety of reopening schools and how I plan to structure and deal with my 1st grader with behavior issues. I have been working on that post since about 7 AM. Screw it. Instead, its not even 10:30 AM, I've made breakfast, drank …

A Mom’s Day Off

I was able to experience a rare thing today. I enjoyed a day off from "work." If you have read my previous posts you would know I am currently a stay-at-home mom. A day off for me is any day where I get to spend several consecutive hours at a place where no one calls …

Education In The Time Of COVID-19

Tomorrow, July 28, 2020, there is a meeting between the local School Board to plan what is going to happen this year regarding the education of my six-year old and every other school age child in town. I can't even imagine how difficult that meeting is going to be. A four page draft of the …