I never wanted to be a homeschooling mom. In fact, I used to joke that I didn't homeschool because doing so would make me stop liking my children. And yet, here we are. Because I'm an anxious person who likes to strategize and make lists, I put together a homeschooling schedule within minutes of finding out our schools were closing for a month. (If you are familiar with the enneagram, this is peak 3 behavior under stress.) It gave me some small feeling of control in what feels like a very . . .
Corporate napping | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. My kids just completed their second week at their new preschool. So far, both Mark and I have been really impressed with the program, and Jafta and India seem to be having fun, too. I think Jafta is slowly realizing he doesn't need to follow India around on the playground to protect her from things like pretend guns (which he is doing in the photo). And India has managed to wait to poop her pants until after she . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Daniel and Derek
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
COVID-19: To Panic or Not to Panic + The Difference Between Introversion and Social Anxiety | Selfie Podcast Episode 119
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio We are talking about the growing fears around the COVID-19 virus and how we are finding the balance between being prepared and not panicking. BJ talks about social anxiety vs. introversion and Claire discusses the temptation to tan before a vacation. In this episode we talked about: Trophy Skin RejuvadermMD at Home Handheld Microdermabrasion Machine SNOOZ White Noise Machine Glossier Boy Brow Glossier . . .
Let’s talk about boundaries vs. ultimatums
You can learn a lot about relational health from watching The Bachelor. Okay, that's not exactly true. I don't watch it for life lessons. I'm been watching for years because it's pure, cringey, schadenfreude escapism. But there are so many times I am yelling back at the screen because what's happening in the show is such a blatant example of relational immaturity. In this particular season, there was a young woman named Maddie who is very religious, and who has made the decision to wait . . .
“Try to have pity on the myriad of old people you could exterminate.”
Last night I read a twitter thread from Dr Silvia Stringhini that chilled me to the bone in regards to the seriousness of coronavirus. She had translated an open letter that was written by Dr. Daniele Macchini, an ICU doctor in Italy, prefacing it by mentioning the sense of false ecurity that seems to be prevalent in areas that have not yet had an outbreak. Dr. Macchini revealed how dire things are there, and warned others to be mindful of the seriousness of this pandemic. I'm sharing the . . .
Life Lately
Their new hobby is riding around town with a skate rail on their bike and making a DIY skate ramp everywhere they find stairs. At least they're outside? 🤷‍♀️ View this post on Instagram Big night out with my teens being weirdos at Target, where, incidentally, there is no toilet paper to be found. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Mar 6, 2020 at 9:34pm PST Today is #worldbookday and here are . . .
Friday Finds: Sculptural Wire
High Transitional Metal Wire Table Lamps Matte Black Metal Wire Chair Metal Wire Countertop Fruit Storage Basket Metal Taper Candle Holders Reginald Blue Wire Coffee Table Modern Geometric Table Vases Candle Holders (Set of 3) Modern Wire Lounge Chair Umbra Zina Magazine Rack . . .
Spring/summer books on my reading list this year
Today is #worldbookday and here are a bunch of books that I am excited to read! (Yes I did include my own.) What's on your list? Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You by Jen Hatmaker Worth It: Overcome Your Fears and Embrace the Life You Were Made For by Brit Barron On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself by Melanie Shankle Dear Edward: A Novel by Ann Napolitano Rage Against the Minivan by Kristen . . .
The conundrum with an ornate feather | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from July 2009. I have grossly underestimated my four-year-old. We are having some issues with sleep in our house. People are often asking me how Karis is sleeping. And for a newborn, she is sleeping okay. It's the other two that decided to up the ante since Karis was born. I am pretty sure that the three of them have a daily meeting where they discuss the shifts they will cover to ensure an even spread of waking us up throughout the night. . . .
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