Is there any better way to end a blurry week than by making sugar-free chocolate? Okay, I guess there may be other things to do. . . However, it's a good time to experiment with chocolate and wine, especially when it's raining. And it's been raining. A LOT. In fact, as I type this morning,… Continue reading The week that ended with making chocolate
Tag: Empty Nest Parenting
Collecting My Empty Nester Thoughts
As I collect my thoughts about the whirlwind week we've had, including witnessing a partial lunar eclipse, it feels surreal to be okay as an empty nester mom. I'm able to gather up each brief moment, hold it dear to my heart, and at the same time, let go and wait for another precious moment… Continue reading Collecting My Empty Nester Thoughts
My Heart Found Normal Again
A year ago, on Mother's Day, I weeded my garden and nurtured my tearful soul. I was missing out on being able to see my daughters. I, of course, wasn't the only mother who shared that experience. We were doing our part to be responsible, i.e., slow the spread...yada-yada. I don't know about you, but… Continue reading My Heart Found Normal Again
Time to box up 2020 for good
I discovered over the last 7 days that sitting around relaxing moping isn't as fun as I thought it would be. A little bit of a** kicking to oust 2020 was what I really wanted to be doing. So I read books instead. Now I wonder how in the world people find a comfortable way… Continue reading Time to box up 2020 for good
Empty Nest Santa Confesses to Losing Spirit of The List
I'm making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out how many things I can't seem to bring myself to do this year. I'm feeling like being a naughty Santa this year, I guess? Instead of joyfully checking off the usual things on my holiday to-do list, I'm protesting. My list keeps on growing with… Continue reading Empty Nest Santa Confesses to Losing Spirit of The List
It’s not even Halloween and I was scared to death
I don't know about you, but my ability to think rationally has had highs and lows during 2020. It's scary how low it can go. Not quite like complete full on dementia, but on a scale of low to high functioning, I'm coming in at a medium level of bat-sh*t crazy. It's not due to… Continue reading It’s not even Halloween and I was scared to death