Lazy Days With Grandma
On Tuesday we went to my in laws in New Jersey with the hope that my husband would get to kayak the Delaware and fish while Sarah and John and I hung out with Grandma and Grandpa. I took my knitting and some work, knowing the kids would be entertained by the new “old” toys [...]
Where I’ve Been
Things have been a little . . . rough. And I haven’t shared this with anybody except my husband and brother and sister in law. (Sorry mom :/) It’s not the depression so much as a new med I tired for my anxiety and mood swings. Oh, the anxiety. So we tried a new med. [...]
Mommy-a!
Mommy-a! Mommy-a! Mommy-a! John yells this fifty thousand times a day. When he needs a drink. When he needs a hug. When he’s hurt. When he needs his bum wiped. When he wants to tell me he loves me. When he’s dropped a toy. When he’s got a hangnail. When he wants me smile. Or [...]
They’re My Favorite
I love my husbands forearms. LOVE them. He was just in the garage, building something and had his sleeves rolled up and oh.my.lawd. Ten years and three kids later the sight of his sweaty forearms — preferably with a watch — sends me. Now, I’ve always loved his forearms, but since we have a history [...]
Words With . . .
My husband. NOT my friends. Oh no, it’s not me playing Words With Friends. It’s my husband. On.my.phone. A week ago I started one game on WWF. It quickly became two. Or fifteen. Whatever. I was having fun. I was spelling great words like ‘Pot’ and ‘hot’ and an occasional ‘arrow’ thrown in for some [...]
Why We Argue
My husband and I argue. We try to not do it in front of the kids. But we do argue. And I complain about him sometimes. And he complains about me — but I have to say that I’m much worse at this than he is. He is amazing in his patience with me. I [...]
Role Reversal
It’s no secret that for over two years my husband took care of me – from making sure I was eating and taking my meds, to taking me to all my doctor appointments, he did it all. And while I’ve thanked him for all of that, and everything else he did (taking care of the children, [...]
Come On In! The Water’s Fine!
While we were in Colorado, my husband and I visited Mt. Princeton Hot Springs for some time alone and relaxation. It’s this gorgeous facility, built into the mountains (duh), with two large outdoor pools – one for soaking and for swimming, and it’s all set next to the Arkansas river. The hot springs either dump into [...]
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I'm a survivor. A warrior. A woman, wife, mom, friend, sister. The best 'me' I've ever been. I lost 2+ years to severe depression & anxiety & now I'm healing. For the first time in years I'm awake. I blog to let others know that you are not alone. I thought I was. I'm here to tell you I was wrong. Join me in this crazy journey of new life, laughter & love with my three amazing kids, my awesome husband & my crazy brain. 

