It's amazing how much a two day conference can wear you out. I took a long nap yesterday. Plus a short nap actually. And a long nap again today. I finally feel back to normal energy levels. Also: coming home from two days without your kids is hard. Reentry can be killer. We resorted to netflix. That … Continue reading The world’s not in charge of me.
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Plan // Five Minute Friday
saturday was a day to make plansUntil it wasn'tA day for a partyUntil the dawnA day for laughing and cake and balloonsUntil the feverAnd it became a day for rest. A day for texts that read 'get better soon' and oh darns about the party. But that's how days go sometimesYou can't help what happensEven if you … Continue reading Plan // Five Minute Friday
Hands {Five Minute Friday}
Hands begin the morning. Rested. Ready. And are gradually worn down. Hands on the babies back. Hands pulling back the banana peel. Hands twisting sprinkler knobs. Hands writing. Hands on stroller handle assisting in running. Hands stirring oatmeal and coffee and flipping quesadillas. Hands consoling and rocking and patting. Hands leaving little things til later … Continue reading Hands {Five Minute Friday}
Erika Shirk 