August 2, 2010

a (wish) manifesto, unfiltered

This summer has been largely about my kids. Allergies, behavior stuff, gymnastics, ballet, swim school, doctor’s appointments, more doctor’s appointments, worrying, sibling rivalry, and the classic WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ALL SUMMER WITH NO SCHOOL.

This week is about me. And today I decided not to filter myself about that. I decided [...]

Posted In: Bloggers, blogher, btw I'm crazy, identity or lack thereof, Introspection, issues, The Internet, tooting mah horn | 25 comments
June 23, 2010

My Body

Last night I went running for a quick mile after eating lo-mein.  (Highly not recommended.)  I got home, stretched briefly and stumbled into the bathroom.  As I sat in the tub shaving my legs before showering, I realized my body is my own again.

I touched my skin, becoming re-acquainted.

My body is a [...]

Posted In: Chipmunk, Moose, motherhood is weird, My Boobs, Remember When, THAT'S RIGHT EXCERCISE, tooting mah horn, writing | 33 comments
May 19, 2010

Still Nursing

“Are you still nursing?”

I get that question more frequently now. The gentle emphasis on still. The awkward pause while I remind myself to answer without a dozen defensive explanations.

My son turned 18-months-old yesterday. He’s getting lanky. His baby rolls are evening out into strange little boy limbs. He talks. He yanks on [...]

Posted In: Bitch I'll Cut You, Fretting, identity or lack thereof, Introspection, judgy mcrantipants, Moose, motherhood is weird, My Boobs, opinionated, please don't kick me off the internet, Ranting, The Internet, the worst idea for a post ever, tooting mah horn | 68 comments
 
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