Oh hey, school is closed for three weeks. Along with all other activities, including eating out, chilling at the coffee shop, going to the library, socializing and hanging out with friends — literally All The Things one is SUPPOSED to … Continue reading 3+ME: The stepkids are home for a while
Bad stuff, like actual Bad stuff with a capital B, happens to Other People. All the sad news you read about, the horror stories you hear, the suffering people go through — it’s all terrible. But it happens to Them. … Continue reading 3+ME: Bad stuff happens to Other People
It’s weird when your stepkid is suddenly a teenager. It was February vacation, and yep, also my stepson’s birthday. The kid’s 13 now. It’s terrifying. And also honestly really cool to see. Watching kids grow up is, in the words … Continue reading 3+ME: A teenager and hugs
I need. Need. Need. My alone time. (I’m selfish that way. Like seriously you have no idea.) So over a year ago, I tried going to the coffee shop before the kids woke up in the mornings. That way I … Continue reading 3+ME: Girl-time > me-time (sometimes)
There’s this comic of two adults watching a kid play. Then a meteor hits the kid. That’s usually how I approach my stepkids. If they’re outside and one falls down, I just keep smiling and brush it off; they knew … Continue reading 3+ME: A four-letter word beginning with F
“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” — Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Master (<<<Star Wars reference) The words you repeat to yourself become your mantra. Right? If you say something enough times, eventually it becomes truth. “I love Mondays.”“I’m a morning … Continue reading 3+ME: Watch what you tell yourself
Legos. Health. Books. Politics. Religion. Finances. Video games. Famous artists. Climate change. Personal growth. How to close a pool for winter. A list of Just Some Of The Things I Do Not Know Enough About To Carry On An Intelligent … Continue reading 3+ME: What you didn’t learn last year
