Raising Rugrats – OK With Change

Planting pinwheels

I’ve been a little lost lately — fighting that need to be valued– a lot of people probably never grapple with this, because your work keeps you connected daily. For me, feeling like I contribute to society more than just upholding the economy with grocery shopping and soccer games, tugs at my ego and myContinue reading “Planting pinwheels”

A guilty kind of thankful

I have been stewing on this feeling for more than a week now. There is a huge guilt overshadowing this entire two weeks of spirited festivities. I haven’t been in the spirit really at all. Yes, we’re exhausted, and yes, we don’t see an end in sight so I think that Ground Hog Day feelingContinue reading “A guilty kind of thankful “

Almost Seven

Almost six years since his little voice first started telling us what he wanted. And since then, man, there have been a lot of funny things to come out of that mouth. So I realized I better capture the last of his cute and quirky Bubba-isms. Handcupped – just what you might think, any timeContinue reading “Almost Seven “

This Beautiful World

I love how I get to see this beautiful world through others’ eyes thanks to @instagram. Here’s a keeper courtesy of @alohamoment This fierce family of 4 is ready for all that can be in the new year. #thankful #okwithchange via Instagram http://ift.tt/1AkGfpx

Peace! from the Mamantovs

Peace out 2014. We have lived and learned and loved so very much this year!

My sister! My strength!

My sister. So incredibly awesome & talented. This arrived today from 800 miles away wrapped in love with her handwriting immediately comforting me. A perfect fit for this sickly lady and my honey/lemon tea. The poet is not in me today, but it was so neat to see MY words, my heart’s work, on thisContinue reading “My sister! My strength!”