Author Archives: jenn

To you

I thought a lot about what to post here today. Like so many days, infertility and our miscarriage has stolen away the joy of days like Mother’s Day. I am not a mother. Those words are painful. If desperately wanting … Continue reading

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The World is Heavy

Yesterday I had one of those days at work where I hated my job. Not because of what my job is, but more because of what it can’t be. I had to sit with a 7 and 10 year old … Continue reading

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Evelyn

Initially I wanted to write this post to tell you all about a funny old woman who is stalking our house and named it Tululia. She called us earlier this evening, having seen the ad for our house in the … Continue reading

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Kid Quotes Friday: Sometimes we get it right.

  (playing together with play-doh) Kid: Hey, Mrs. G? What’s this play-doh thing supposed to do? Me: I’m not sure. Why don’t you try it? Kid: Hey! It looks like I’m making tire tracks in the play-doh! Me: Wow, that’s … Continue reading

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The Story

Quote from the song “The Story” by Brandi Carlile. Listen here! *** Linking up with Bits of Bee!

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Sunday Stream of Pictures

I had fun playing with the app “Diptic” that allows you to quickly do comparisons, when I found this old picture of Casey on the computer. HOLY DIFFERENCE, Batman! I mean, the size of those glasses? SO then of course … Continue reading

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Kid Quotes Friday: National Child Abuse Prevention Month

As you know, the quotes that you read here every Friday are brilliant, witty, and knee-slapping funny. 90% of these quotes come from kids who have been neglected or sexually, physically, or emotionally abused by people who were supposed to … Continue reading

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What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting

Deciding to have a baby is supposed to be the hard decision. When to start trying. How much money to have saved up. Planning for a winter pregnancy to avoid heat, or a summer pregnancy to avoid having to wear … Continue reading

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My Life

I love so many things about my life. Waking up. Stretching out my arms. Getting up and having some breakfast. The best part of the morning is the snuggles. Wedged in between two of my favorite people. Warm, content, happy. … Continue reading

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10 Reasons Why I Shouldn’t Be Left Unattended

{Hello. I am Chez Skeeter. What may you have tonight? Cheeeze?} {Stacey’s new disguise. I can see RIGHT THROUGH IT.} {yo, yo. Where’s the party at, homie?} {do I have something on my face?} {Look! Casey graduated from growing-a-french-mustache school! … Continue reading

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