Unschooling at a Glance

I'm sitting here disconnecting myself from reality while playing Sudoku on my phone. My kids are at our dining room table playing with (Pixar) Cars cards. My son is pretending that the Lightning McQueen card is a tablet game where he races. I over hear him express that he's being passed by Cruz Ramirez. He…

Thinking Out Loud #5

As a mom, I have to be so many things … and perfect is not one of them!

Thinking Out Loud #4

If not you, Then who?

Thinking Out Loud #3

I am not responsible for how you perceive my pain.

Thinking Out Loud #2

I'm not interested in superficial relationships. If you're not there for me when shit gets real, don't fix your lips to call me a friend.

Thinking Out Loud #1

People need someone to play the villain in their tales. Apparently that’s a service I provide. Free of charge. 

Reflection 2017

We all change as mothers and mostly over time, in general. Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the woman (or person) I have become or am becoming. I can't decide if I like her, or if she's who I really want to be. I find myself in a constant struggle to reclaim my past…

Trite

I think I want to revisit highlighting certain words and their definitions. I was planning on doing something like this with social justice terms for my group, but I think I managed to turn that into a huge project that has become a bit overwhelming.  Anyway, let's talk about trite. I just came across this…

Week 16 of 2017

Had a rough week, but we (I) made it through. Sinuses seem to be getting better. I just can't wait to sound better. The kids are still extra extra clingy though. 

Week 8 of 2017

I'm in cleaning mode. I'm hoping it's a sign of the weather changing soon and that I am finally out of my rut. I'm feeling my organizing self beginning to re-emerge. Right now, I move been using this time to clean and organize the kid's playroom and the closet, along with our kitchen. I'm hoping…