Not a lot of words needed for this trail story. My son agreed to go snowshoeing with me. We managed to find a day we could both go snowshoeing. We went snowshoeing. It didn’t rain and dump snow on us all day. We didn’t kill each other. My heart is full. The End. …
Tag: empty nest
So Much For Empty Nest
My first free weekend to get in a good hike in a long time and the weather bites. I know I should be looking on the positive side, my list of house chores is long. All this time to work on my blog. Work on a new recipe. Finish up old recipes. The bf is…
Maple Coconut Plantain Porridge: Identity in a Jar
I had a moment of realization this morning as I rushed around the house trying to get out the door in order to make it to work on time that I am no longer a “Busy Mom”. That is to say, I can no longer blame any tardiness on my child now that he has…
How Do You Handle Stress?
What are some of your favorite ways to handle stress? I think everyone has a few activities they rely on to get them through the tough times of life. These are my top three to help me keep myself sane! Hiking (or walking) When I can hike, I handle stress in walking meditation… …
Have You Experienced Costco Parenting Camaraderie?
My physical exercise yesterday consisted of walking the aisles of Costco while my newly launched son filled a cart with his Christmas present: pantry supplies for his new apartment. Reviewing his checking account since moving out revealed that the local fast food industry had been seeing a bump in sales. As we entered those large…
You Have Got to Start Somewhere
Sometimes life just hikes up and says, “Get off your butt and do it.” No couch potatoes allowed in this game. My only son leased his first apartment with friends and moved out 2 days before Christmas Day 2015 (“You will come home for Christmas, right??”). His father passed away in 2014 (we were officially…