he's growing up... I have a special needs child. But I am normal, I swear. It's not something that I usually ever talk about. I'm not sure why- I don't identify myself as a special needs mom typically. Maybe it's because his disability is pretty "easy" right now and I don't feel the depth of it all, but in some ways that might be the best way to go through it. It's like getting in a … [Read more...]
Ben and I are very different. (Anyone who knows us in real life just laughed out loud at that true comment.) They say opposites attract. We joke opposites attack. He can eat terrible and stays slim and fit with good muscle tone. I work out, do push ups and SMELL fries and gain 5 lbs. I love cooking with veggies, vegan broths for flavor, brown rices and pasture raised meats … [Read more...]
I sat cross legged on the floor, nibbling off a fancy food tray that had sliced chocolate cake and strawberries on it. It sat on our ottoman that recently had dirty little boy feet jumping off of it and I laughed that. I love serving on beautiful platters that remind me of another life and food that you can't say no to. I scraped chocolate icing with my strawberry and savored it. The … [Read more...]
Life is busy. I make lists all the time where the boxes remain unchecked. I really need to call her! I really do need to clean my toilets and scrub a shower (or three...) I should work out more. I need to eat less. I wish I read more to the boys. I can't believe Bear is starting Kindergarten. Don't want to think about it... I hope that my kids aren't negatively affected from me working … [Read more...]
