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Kid: I tried to make a smoothie, but we don’t have a blender. So, I put it in the microwave. Yeah, it just wasn’t the same. –7 y.o. ********** Kid: I’m really gonna miss you Jenn. I think actually I … Continue reading →

I’m a social worker. Crisis and trauma are kind of my bread and butter. When I worked for a homeless shelter, calling 911 was what we did, between intoxication, seizures, tuberculosis,  and a variety of other health concerns. There’s a … Continue reading →

He won’t often sit down for heart to heart talks. But he will make sure that you have safe tires on your car, and he’ll even go have them put on for you so you can avoid the smelly tire … Continue reading →

{I said “Casey! Quick! Take a picture of that cool sign while I’m driving!  Here’s the product of that idea.} {Here’s our gym. This was last Sunday.  Only made it 3 times this week, but that’s better than zero? Right?} … Continue reading →

Kid: I’ve been doing a whole lot better in school.Me: Oh that’s great. Have you been studying more?Kid: No, I have my lucky shoes.Me: Oh, why are they lucky?Kid: Well, I drank this really good soda. Then I took the … Continue reading →

The snow is crunching beneath our feet. The sun is playing hide and seek with the clouds. He is jumping between rocks, telling me about his day in the way that only children can. Fast thoughts running together, flowing out … Continue reading →

The music clicks on and it is time to begin. I desperately want to look at my feet in order to keep them in line, but I work to keep my head up, my eyes centered on him.  I place … Continue reading →

                                                                                           Source: relatableblog.com via Whitney on Pinterest    Here are the latest and greatest things that have led new (and probably very confused readers) to us! Are Triathlons Addicting? Maybe you were hoping that triathlons were the new “bath salts.” … Continue reading →

                                                                                              Source: imgfave.com via Yess on Pinterest Flatlander (flat • land • er), noun 1. Someone not from around these parts. 2. Someone from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey or New York. 3. Outsider who calls New England “quaint,” “so cute,” … Continue reading →

{a week in review} {a} Stacey made a wonderful dinner for Monday night dinners. We switch off every week, who cooks. This week is our turn and I’m hunting down the recipe for homemade chocolate chip cookies to impress the … Continue reading →