Date Change

So, Halloween is tomorrow. No, really, it is. Check the calendar. Oh, right, you are probably confused by all of the people who want to change the date. You know, because it is on a weeknight and their precious children might suffer the next day. Or, because the weather might not be ideal. Suck. It.…

Breaking Down

Look, I am going to be completely transparent when I tell you, I am breaking down. Like an aging car, my parts are starting to indicate some wear and tear. For years, I have suffered from lower back pain. Diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, many moons ago, I have maintained a lull with any issues…

Floodgates

So, remember Tuesday where I was inundated with dog and cat vomit? Okay, so I was hoping the day would improve. I mean, for the love of Jesus, I deserved a break. Bodily fluids is one of the reasons I dropped out of nursing school, and also, the small fact, that I failed Anatomy &…

My Eyes

As I clutched my coffee cup, this morning, as if I would die without my caffeine infusion, I prayed that the day would get better. It hasn’t begun in a stellar fashion, and I haven’t even been up for very long. Let’s preface this by saying, I slept like shit. Normally, my sleeping patterns rival…

Who Would Have Thought

I have a confession. I love football. I know, it’s weird, right? The whole attraction started when Bryce was a student athletic trainer with his high school football team. I figured that I might want to know what the hell was going on since I had a kid on the field. It was like a…

Inclusion

October seems to be marked as the “Awareness” month and Down syndrome is on the list of observations. I would be remiss if I didn’t grab the opportunity to share my own journey with one of the loves of my life, who just happens to be extra special with his bonus chromosome. He totally rocks…

Raw

If you have been following my blog, you should know by now that anything goes. This is an honest account of what is going on in my life. Sometimes it’s funny. Other times, it can be raw and colored in emotion. But, it is always a true, authentic representation of what is happening. Let’s be…

Reprieve

Let me just start by saying, getting away with incredible friends is the solution for any life-altering issues that you might be experiencing. I needed to unplug. But, with that being said, I had a really hard time relinquishing control. I would say it took me a good 24 hours to cut ties with what…

Odd

Yesterday, two of my girlfriends along with myself, left to start our adult timeout. Our other friends are set to arrive today. At promptly 10:45, I am greeted by a loud blaring horn indicating that my ride had arrived. She’s classy like that which is why we are friends. Road trips enable me to experience…

The Helpful List

Part of my process when leaving my family for an adult timeout, is to make a list. For them. Not me. And honestly, the list that I deem “helpful”, is really for my spouse. Sometimes when I leave town, I feel like I am training a new employee. He sort of knows what is going…