Category: Family
Parenting, Relationships, Kids’ Activities, Family Events, Traditions, Creative Projects, Support Systems.
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In the shower this morning, I thought of a game to play with the kids while we’re driving. My daughter is 3 now, so she’ll be a Pro at her colors. My son, who will turn 6 next month should be wizard level. The Game We’ll each choose a color. The first person to spot…
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I spent the weekend with family at my parent’s. For most it, I forgot my phone existed — which is normally how it goes. That’s something I appreciate. It confirms my suspicion that I reach for the internet when I don’t feel connected to what’s going on around me. I’m probably not the only one.…
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Most of the things on my plate are voluntary. The not optional, heavy hitters still suck away a lot of emotional labor. I am looking for a little breaking point. Soon. Soon enough I’ll have one huge weight off my shoulder. I’ve seen it. I’ve dreamed about it two nights in a row.
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I made a couple of crucial mistakes in not hiring an attorney soon enough and rushing to hire a piece-of-sh*t attorney. Now, unfortunately, a good attorney is forced to clean up the mess.
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Granpa is so weak now. His voice hasn’t lost any of its volume nor his conversational responses their curtness. His body is letting him down. I’m sure it’s difficult for anyone to watch their body fail. I imagine it’s especially tough for a man. Us men – who are hardwired for protecting, providing, and wearing…
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I’m beyond blessed to be an intersection of two large families that care about the members on a level that can’t be articulated.
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It would be cool to have a relationship with my aging mother. But like the buildings I knew as a child, she’s welcome to continue existing in my past.
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It’s surreal seeing my cousins older and with grown up children. This trip to Hartford has been an awesome time warp. It’s been a fun ride. I don’t know if I’ll see my mother on this trip. I’d like to. I’d like to know she’s ok.
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It’s so surreal seeing and hearing everyone again. It’s refreshing. I don’t feel like writing today. I just want to be here. In the moment. Soaking it in.Today was my Uncle’s funeral. There was a lot of people there to show love. I got to meet his 3 sons. I want to take a few…
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It’s good to see family again. Hearing their voices sound so familiar. Being in the houses again. My cousins have kids that look like them now. It’s crazy. I’ve got first cousins that I hadn’t met who have kids too. I do wish our reunion was under better circumstances. I think it will be really…
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I want to see my family and my first home under better circumstances. I would’ve liked to. I’m going to Hartford, CT with my grandmother to bury her son. The son she and my grandfather outlived. My mother’s little brother. The uncle who was only 13 years older than me but still a father figure…
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I lost my Uncle Rick on Saturday. My mother’s little brother. My cousin Luverne called to tell me he passed that morning found by one of his nurses. My Granma called shortly after. Aunt Pat, Uncle Sam, now Uncle Rick – I don’t want to miss out on the chance to hug anyone else. I…