When people are physically well, performing creatively, successful in their lives, loneliness seems absent. But I believe that loneliness is something essential to human nature; it can only be covered over, it can never actually go away. Loneliness is part of being human, because there is nothing in existence that can completely [...]
A few weeks ago, I heated up some day-old pancakes right before bed. Marc was reading in bed and I brought in the plate of warm, syrupy goodness, and he was annoyed that I was going to eat the last three pancakes in front of him without sharing. But I didn’t. I cut a piece, [...]
I thoroughly enjoyed this post by my friend since junior high, Jyl. It’s funny how the internet works and how Jyl and I are connected again after not really seeing each other since graduation. I always thought Jyl and I had something in common. Jyl played the xylophone in band, which was good, because I [...]
Johanna, last night I had the privilege of attending your upcoming wedding in the comfort of my bed in an unconscious state. Because I have already experienced this joyous event, let me offer you a bit of advice:
Please let Marc know when the processional is about to begin so he can make it [...]
It’s 9:00pm. After a much-needed hour-long nap this afternoon (complete with drool on the pillow), I awoke rejuvenated. We took the kids to the park, and Olivia had her first time in the swing which she enjoyed very much. We had a good supper, got the kids to bed. I got the laundry put away [...]
How unnerving it is to have all of your appendages going playing the drums and to be singing into a microphone in front of a bunch of people and to suddenly look up and realize you have no idea where you are or what you’re doing? Even worse is wondering that over and over again [...]
I’m just sitting here with my jacket on waiting for Madeline to get her coat and boots on. We’re off for a “girl’s night” — supper at KFC (Madeline’s choice) and then to pick out a present for her friend’s birthday next week. Now that she’s finished drawing a picture of the poop she just [...]
Luke just threw up.
Olivia isn’t sleeping well at night because she’s become more mobile and is sick and must be teething too.
Marc was home from work today because he’s got the bottom-end portion of this flu.
I’m a little concerned that Madeline has pink eye. She just looks horrible — pale and her eyes are [...]
After being very open and vulnerable today about loneliness, I have since had moments where I’ve experienced love. Natalie knocked on my door with some delicious cookies and some treats for the kids. Someone ordered us pizza for supper. A number of you have left encouraging comments. All enough to make [...]
Or maybe the worst things: loneliness, the feeling like what you’re doing doesn’t matter or isn’t important, and the thought that what you’re doing is selfish, even though everything you do is for others. I think those are the things that most overwhelm me as a mother.
I’m surrounded by kids all day. But [...]