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Knitting in Nature

I had big plans for shawls during my time in the woods. I was going to complete a section on both shawls every day. I should have known better. I’m not upset I couldn’t keep up- just amused. It’s my nature to have big dreams and yet be utterly happy with reality. I was pleasantlyContinue reading “Knitting in Nature”

More Camping

So. The thing about camping in the woods where the internet is spotty is keeping up with my posts becomes difficult. My phone is too full for my Bluetooth to send pictures to my iPad and they weren’t downloading from my email address either. Then, half of one of my posts didn’t save, so IContinue reading “More Camping”

Second Night of Camping

Tonight was a bit different. Our oldest spent the night with her Oma (who has been taking all the necessary precautions to be able to do this trip, just like we have been doing). Our youngest went home with daddy again. It seems to be the best way to make this work so far. SoContinue reading “Second Night of Camping”

First Night of Camping

We made it. I have officially spent a night in a tent. And it was without my husband or my youngest. Which wound up being for the best. The girls’ air mattress deflated in the night so my other two crawled in with me. We had the usual mad rush to try to and getContinue reading “First Night of Camping”

For the Love of Knitting

I’m a little surprised by how ready for this vacation I am. A lot of it does have to do with how much my kids need it. How much we all need to escape reality for a bit and enjoy just a few of our loved ones (who have also been being careful). But IContinue reading “For the Love of Knitting”

Reclaiming My Voice, with kids

Let’s talk about trying to write when you have kids and a husband. And there’s dinner… I get an idea, I ponder over it while busy with life, then I find a moment where everything is calm, sit down with my iPad, get a few lines in- a story just taking shape… No, you can’tContinue reading “Reclaiming My Voice, with kids”

Wonder Woman Wrap

This wrap has delighted me the whole way through. As I said before, I have always loved Wonder Woman. Her strength and conviction in the power of love, truth, and justice has kept me going in some of my harder times. Especially when there were/are those who would rather I conform to the narrative thatContinue reading “Wonder Woman Wrap”

A Little Impressed

I am actually pretty impressed with how much we accomplished around the house yesterday. Especially considering I didn’t wake up at all until eleven o’clock! Once I got out of bed, it did not take long for me to get motivated. My oldest has gotten really helpful with chores and took care of quite aContinue reading “A Little Impressed”

Maybe a Shawl Can Tell a Story

My kids are getting really excited. This quarantine has not been easy and seeing Oma on the phone is not the same as seeing her in person every month. (I am so grateful she was able to be here right before shutdowns began.) We have remained pretty isolated throughout this whole experience and the girlsContinue reading “Maybe a Shawl Can Tell a Story”

The Magic of Sunshine

Finally found the motivation to have the epic battle of getting the kids out of the house for a hike. A few of our favorite places are currently under construction and so our choices are a bit limited, but Coyler Lake is always a nice spot. It’s a bit hard to believe our youngest willContinue reading “The Magic of Sunshine”