by Mir | Jan 14, 2015 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
This story begins with bacon, which SHOULD mean it’s a happy story, but I am all about the plot twist, yo. Bacon! We love bacon. (Well, not the vegetarian. Though she does still comment that it smells good, which is fascinating to me.) Once upon a time while on...
by Mir | Jan 13, 2015 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
There’s nothing more magical, as a parent, than seeing your perfect offspring lavish one another with the kind of tender care they’ve learned from your perfect example. I mean… I assume. For other people, who actually set a good example and have kids...
by Mir | Jan 8, 2015 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
It never fails to delight me when someone who knows my kids in real life actually refers to them as Monkey and Chickadee. Those are not their real names, of course (sorry to shock you if you thought otherwise…), but they are their real nicknames from wayyyyyyy...
by Mir | Jan 6, 2015 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I actually started posting again, but a few people noticed that Monkey was nowhere to be found. Well, he rudely left us to spend some time with his father over the school break. (I kid! He is always very polite.) He was away for a bit and I tried very hard not to miss...
by Mir | Jan 2, 2015 | Growing, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
How did I become a vision board person? It’s still baffling to me. I am just about the most un-artsy-craftsy person I know, and yet, now that I’ve done this for a few years, it is without a doubt my very favorite new year’s tradition. Granted, my...
