One of life's greatest lies is "Time flies when you're having fun." This is not a post about leaning in, opting out, or any such thing. It's just about me, my kids, my choices. Infer what you wish. Heed advice from between the spaces if you find anything … [Read more...] about Mommy Guilt at Work
Dirt and Noise
Italian Market Haul – Wordless Wednesday
Camped Out
I never went to camp. We dropped off my first born at sleepaway camp for the first time yesterday (just look at those views!!!). I was actually not very supportive of this venture but played along as mothers so often do. I knew in my head that it would be good for him. I knew … [Read more...] about Camped Out
Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer is fading. I can tell the days are already getting shorter. Our after work romp time darkens more quickly than just days ago. School starts in a few weeks, and I feel like we never got around to really embracing summer. I have so many undone summery things on my list. … [Read more...] about Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Smores at My House – (not so) Wordless Wednesday
Walls are coming down to turn this into a screened in porch. The fireplace is so big that my 10 and 8 year old children can both fit in it, practically standing up. We see ourselves spending a lot of time in this room. It's going to be our slice of heaven, even though there's … [Read more...] about Smores at My House – (not so) Wordless Wednesday
Blue NC – 5:00 Fridays TM
The only thing blue in North Carolina right now is the sky. And our collective mood. It's been a heated time in North Carolina. Our bastion of progress has been crumpled into a sorry wad. The state GOP has set its sights on killing everything - education, access to healthcare, … [Read more...] about Blue NC – 5:00 Fridays TM
If These Walls Could Talk
There is no amount of planning that prepares you for a massive historic home renovation. This is our third such project, and so far, the most exciting. There are hiccups already, but the planning carries on. Our contractor, Original Space, has been the perfect blend of … [Read more...] about If These Walls Could Talk