“A photograph is a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” Unknown I always see September as a fresh start. I view the end of summer and the start of a new school year in much the same way that many people see New Years, flipping the calendar from the old year filled with highs …
Pandemic Perspectives
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder It’s funny how we inherit certain talents from our parents while others seem to completely skip a generation. My mom is a great gardener. I can’t tell you how many plants I’ve received as gifts, neglected them …
Making New Friends
“There are no strangers here, only friends you haven’t yet met.” William Butler Yeats My son asked me the other day when the last time was that I made a new friend. It might seem like a weird question but in his 15 year old mind, he’s probably curious about how old people like his …
Back to School – 2020 Edition
“I’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings.” Jenny Han When I was a kid, the night before the first day of school was like Christmas for me. I was so excited to see my friends, wear my new clothes, break …
Just One of Those Nights
“We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun.” Unknown I’ve been trying really hard to give the boys more space and more freedom as they are 15 now and quarantine has been a bugger on them. I set some boundaries in that I get 3 questions before they leave: …
Home Office Mini Makeover
‘Love grows best in small houses.” Unknown Do you ever feel like you just need a change of scenery? Since the shit show that is 2020 started, I’ve been spending an obscene amount of time at home, just as most of the world has. And when you spend that much time at home, you can …
Mom of Boys
“You should try for another baby so you can have a girl.” Everyone when they found out we had boys If I had a nickel for every time I heard this, well, I’d have a bunch of nickels. But think about the message behind that. It suggests that my boys weren’t enough. That there would …
Pay It Forward
“If you want more kindness in the world, put it there.” Unknown The other day I got home after getting groceries and I was struggling to fit everything in the fridge. The boys heard me struggling and one of them said “Well, this is a good problem to have.” Those simple words made me stop …
Party in Puerto Backyardo
“I am thankful for the mess to clean up after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.” Nancy Carmody We haven’t had friends over in a group since pre-COVID. We’ve seen friends individually and from a distance but this was the first time we were able to safely get a group …
Boys of Summer
“The sand may brush off. The tans may fade. But the memories will last forever.” Unknown Flashback to my little beach boys. Even though this picture was taken 5 years ago, I remember this day perfectly. We were going to my cousin’s engagement party at my aunt and uncle’s house. They live right across the …