I love this quote… If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive. ~Audre Lorde Multi-taksing Stats: Gosh, it’s been years since I’ve done this, but here goes…I posted this whilst grading, tweeting, lounging on the couch thinking about the red velvet waffles I’m [...]
Over at my second cyber-home, CoParenting101.org, we’ve just announce that we’re teaming up with The Ricki Lake Show. Deets. (I’m sick. I have deadlines. Pardon the brevity.)
It’s a blessing and a curse that I’ve married a man who is a very good dancer. My bonus kids are good dancers too. This means that FedBooHusband and I have had some memorable nights on the dance floor in various cities. He’s full of energy and makes me feel like I’m the only woman [...]
Our whole family vacation at Cedar Point, 2010 When our oldest daughter Taylor approached El Ex and me with the idea for an all-kids episode of “Co-Parenting Matters”, we thought it was a genius idea (not that we’re biased on anything). She said, “Co-parenting is for the kids, so kids should talk about it, right?” [...]
Yesterday, BabyGirl shared with me a list of what she calls, “Thanksgiving Thanks”: Family Life Friends School Food Love Books Words Dogs Cats Close [clothes] Shoes Fun Trees Colors Ari* The moon Music My heart? Melted. *I have no idea who Ari is. ETA: Mystery solved. Ari = air
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(Yes, I know I ended that sentence with a preposition.) My dear husband has informed me that we’re joining some colleagues of his for a salsa rueda dance lesson, followed by a dance party, this weekend. What’s salsa rueda, you ask? Here’s what it’s supposed to look like: And here’s what I’m working with: But [...]
Things are hectic around these parts. Between family, writing and teaching gigs, and micro-blogging on Twitter (from my personal account and for CoParenting101), I don’t post here very much. But when I do, I try to share some good news and thoughts about my journey. So I was especially appreciative when Cynthia who blogs at [...]
At midnight, TechBooHusband FedBooHusband serenaded me with Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday to You!” The extended remix and everythang. He remembered that my mother and grandmother used to sing to me on my birthday, whether I was in my bedroom right down the hall, or a thousand miles away, every year until their deaths. He knows [...]
I’m popping this bottle in honor of TechBooHusband to celebrate his major promotion at work. It is the culmination of perseverance, patience, and prayer. Always being the smartest guy in the room doesn’t hurt either. I love you and am proud of you, baby!