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Sisters, Grief, and Getting Things Done

I had wondered when the nightly phone calls would not be nightly anymore. When we would slowly begin talking less again. Eight months. It’s bittersweet. I drove the, almost, five hours to her house with the kids on my own this time. We had planned this trip months ago, and the kids needed it. IContinue reading “Sisters, Grief, and Getting Things Done”

Another Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has always been my second favorite holiday. Even the weird ones were memorable. Including this one. It’s been a little over three months since my brother-in-law passed suddenly. This is our first holiday season without him. My sister’s first holiday season without the person who made it so joyful for her. So we cameContinue reading “Another Thanksgiving”

Traditions

Thanksgiving was always the same every year. Magical. I didn’t even realize how magical until those years were long gone. I remember the bustle of getting ready. All of us getting dressed up and looking nice. I was the kind of kid who loved dressing up, so any opportunity to wear a pretty dress, shoesContinue reading “Traditions”

Before We Return

I’m not really sure what to write. The joys of being a writer. I’ve got plenty to say, but nothing wants to come out right. We’re almost done with school for the year, which seems strange to say since all that will change is that I won’t be arguing with my older two to getContinue reading “Before We Return”

Who Needs Sleep?

It’s about 2:30 in the morning and my oldest just fell asleep. Everyone else in the house is out and I, of course, am still awake. As much as I fantasize about enjoying a quiet cup of coffee early in the morning, sitting outside, soaking in the peace and quiet, it is not in theContinue reading “Who Needs Sleep?”

My Coffee Maker Broke

I woke up to my middle child crawling onto the couch with me at 5am to watch her current favorite show, Victorious. I can almost recite all the lines. We sat for a bit when I decided to make coffee and she settled in to start her school work. Ten minutes later my coffee makerContinue reading “My Coffee Maker Broke”

It’s Going to Be OK, Eventually

One of our favorite things to do as a family is hiking. Don’t get me wrong. It’s usually a battle to get the girls to wear anything appropriate for the weather, the trail, or just the general concept of putting sneakers on. There is much screaming and crying and searching the house for the necessaryContinue reading “It’s Going to Be OK, Eventually”