Over a year ago the world shut down. I have literally spent so much (quality?) time with my husband and son in the last 384 days that I yearn for nothing other than to be alone.
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Tickling Tongues
It’s fitting that on the heels of Valentine’s Day, Jacoby should ask me about kissing…and more specifically if me and Daddy tickle tongues.
Back Again
A lot has happened since my last post: the holidays came and went; we’ve been fully remote since Thanksgiving; we rescued a dog; 20-f*cking-20 finally ended; there’s a vaccine; a new president; and it’s suddenly colder than a penguin’s pecker.
Procrastination Station
From the outside looking in, I would tell myself (or anyone camped out at the procrastination station) to simply do more and be better. Given the 2020 stressors that just won’t quit—and the fact that only those friends mentioned above read this silly little thing—I won’t beat myself up too much for my obvious failures. Instead, I’ll set an intention to heed my own advice: “just be fucking better, Angel.”
Semi-Sweet
My almost-7-year-old officially turned 7. This has been an emotional year. Not just because COVID-19 has changed the way we live and BLM will hopefully change the way we treat others, but also because I turned 37 and feel fucking old for the first time, and my baby turned 7. This one hit me foreContinue reading “Semi-Sweet”
Outdoorsy-ish AF
We like to think we’re outdoorsy, but in reality we’re the outdoorsy type who talks about going camping and yet we own no gear. We go for nature walks and might spot a handful of migrating birds (my husband’s an amateur birder), or hike a local hill (not a mountain), but we enjoy being outdoorsContinue reading “Outdoorsy-ish AF”
The Burbs
If you haven’t seen this gem in a while, I highly recommend revisiting it while we’re all stuck at home stalking our neighbors. It’s honestly amazing to me how many of my neighbors I’ve come to know (and know well) during the past 11 weeks. We went from 0 to 100. And what’s even moreContinue reading “The Burbs”
He’s not a serial killer!
In our house, it wasn’t so much the terrible twos, but the fucking fours and fives. Jacoby would have violent “fits” that left my husband and I utterly bewildered. We tried everything: time outs, toy removal, positive reinforcement, and (gulp) even spankings (which just suck for everyone)…but nothing worked. I read books (all the books)Continue reading “He’s not a serial killer!”
Lasagna Wars
My Grandmama, rest in peace, was a fantastic cook. My mother is too. I grew up eating fresh, always homemade food, and most of my favorite childhood memories revolve around meals (yup, I was the chubby kid). It took some time—and some heckling from the hubby (then boyfriend)—but I started cooking in my mid-twenties, andContinue reading “Lasagna Wars”
Mascara Anonymous
Hi, my name is Angel. And it’s been 56 days since I put on mascara…until yesterday. I’m typically a pretty low-maintenance gal. I don’t wear a lot of makeup (other than mascara), and barely know how to blow dry my hair, never mind actually style it. With that being said, I can sometimes pull myselfContinue reading “Mascara Anonymous”
Classy, Sassy & Smart-Assy 