When I was originally toying with the idea of becoming a SAHM, I constructed a list of pros/cons. The list of pros was miles long, the list of cons were few, but had enough weight behind them to cause many a sleepless night. When it came to breaking the news, it wasn't even the bosslady that I was the most nervous about. It was our childcare provider Mary. Mary has a certain patience, caring, and passion for her job that enables the kids in … [Read more...]
I'm in a serious funk! My energy & mood levels are down, my impatience & irritation is up. Oh no! I'm failing the SAHM test! Already?! I called my girlfriend Mary and kinda unloaded via voicemail (sorry girl, love ya!). By the time she called me back, I was totally over it. How did I get over it so quickly? I took the kids to Target and I spent money. BEST DANG THERAPY IN THE WORLD! But seriously, let's just say that today was "one of … [Read more...]
My my, times they have changed... so maybe 7 years ago a night like this would find me currently at a bar, partying/drinking myself into oblivion. Then (sometime after bar closing) chatting online until god-knows-when-in-the-morning... three or four chat windows open, in a couple chatrooms, sending reply emails left & right... Tonight? Circa 2009? 9:00PM. Husband asleep, kiddos asleep, looking up recipes for "Banana Nut Bread" in order to … [Read more...]
That domestic butt-kicking I was talking about getting done this week? YEAH, not happening so much. I've barely been keeping up with the basics. Last week (which was week #2 of being unemployed) was like, "Not getting up at 5:30AM to drive 40 minutes to work? Woo yeah! I can live with this!". Uh, this week? More like, "What the heck is this? I did not sign up for this and I DEMAND A REFUND!". While I've been spendings my days doing all sort … [Read more...]
Creative, often sardonic and slightly OCD. A self-confessed perfectionist with an unabashed penchant for kawaii illustration, dark comedy & wine. [Read More …]
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