• Everyday,  Holidays,  Trauma Parenting

    deja vu.

    I don’t know how many people remember the young man that was with us briefly over the summer. The same young man that took off out a window. I have thought about him often since then.  Earlier this month a…

  • Everyday,  Holidays,  Trauma Parenting

    my limits.

    I try not to make decisions when I’m angry. It’s a work in progress. Sometimes I’m good at it, sometimes not so much. Hubby is mostly aware that he’s not great at it either, so he tells me to wait…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting

    peace on earth.

    It’s Christmas Eve. I may have forgotten if it had not been for the cops on my porch this morning who so kindly reminded me that, “everyone wants to be with their family today.” Ahhh, yes, that’s what I hear. …

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Uncategorized

    how old am I?

    I had an interesting conversation with Mr. Gatsby last night about chronological age versus biological, or emotional age. I try often to attempt to help others around me understand trauma and the changes it makes to the body. I feel…

  • Uncategorized

    voted off the island.

    Today’s earth shattering news – the spoons have started multiplying again and what was 4 spoons, has now become 6. Secondly, there is still a ridiculous amount of laundry here. Finally, and most shocking of all, I’m still on cohorts…

  • Everyday,  School,  Trauma Parenting

    trippin’.

    Monday. It’s my favorite day of the week. Started out great. House was quiet, baked a pie, prepped dinner, did some laundry. The biggest problem before noon was a broken Christmas tree bulb. Sweet! I’ll take it.  As I’m curling…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Travel

    my limits.

    I try not to make decisions when I’m angry. It’s a work in progress. Sometimes I’m good at it, sometimes not so much. Hubby is pretty aware that he’s not great at it either, so he tells me to wait…

  • Everyday,  Trauma Parenting,  Travel

    thanksgiving.

    We’ve made it to Thanksgiving. I’m not cooking, I haven’t cooked for Thanksgiving in several years. Instead, I place an order at BJ’s Catering and let them handle the job! So later this afternoon hubby and I will be heating…