by Mir | Jun 5, 2013 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
I think the most solid foundation for a healthy, mutually-fulfilling relationship is good communication. Fortunately, being a writer-type-person who likes to make many word-like squawkings with both my hands and my face-hole, PLUS given the importance I place on...
by Mir | Jun 3, 2013 | It's not a regret, it's an "experience"
I’m doing an experiment this summer, though saying it like that makes it sound like I’m being all official and science-y, when in reality I am just trying to embrace my inner sloth. Here it is: I’m trying not to work on the weekends. WEIRD, RIGHT?? I...
by Mir | May 30, 2013 | Ottomatic For the People
Last night Otto and I went out on a date. A DATE. LIKE ADULTS. It was very exciting, because I don’t know if you know this, but it is very easy to get caught up in work and kids and life and leaky pools (still leaking!) and strawberries and “there’s...
by Mir | May 29, 2013 | Aspi(e)rations/AD(D)orations, Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Something kind of exciting happened here this week, and I wrote about it over at Alpha Mom. I’ll give you a hint: My teenagers are no longer speaking to each other in person using their mouthparts. Our electronic overlords have taken over! And in a weird way, I...
by Mir | May 28, 2013 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
This Monday-on-Tuesday nonsense is kicking my butt, today, but I just had to share a brief glimpse of the lovely family hike we took yesterday while enjoying the holiday: Monkey: Licorice keeps pulling me ahead. Me: She is a small dog. You are a medium-sized boy. You...
