Some of us (who shall go unnamed) have been feeling a lot like this for the past week or so.
(He’s pretending he’s a pregnant woman.)
This means that meals around here have been a bit lackluster lately. I’ve been letting Barbie’s Sharpie outfits steal the show.
I just realized that I post quite a few pictures of my kids in their pajamas. I do dress them when I finally drag myself up from the prone position, I swear.
The first thing I need to tell you is that this was not my idea.
In fact, I kept trying to change the subject every time it came up, in the hopes that they’d forget all about it.
The little one made fruit shish kabobs with a group of her little friends last week. On our way home that afternoon, she asked if we had some of those same sticks and if we might be able to make these at home too, you know, with kinds of fruit that she enjoys. Like apples!
And maybe… oh yeah. Just apples.
Today, I’m bringing my homeschooled children along with me to a prenatal exam with my midwife.
Hi, my name is Alison and I am a former mainstream, rural, middle class girl turned still-middle class, urban, hippie (but not hip) stay at home mom. Nice to meet you.
Before we head out today, I’m making some granola! Of course I am.
No matter where you happen to fall on the lifestyle spectrum, chances are good that you’ll like this stuff.
Please allow me to introduce you to my crunchy granola friends:
This is the time of year that can be the most challenging when it comes to finding the motivation to exercise.
It’s cold. It’s dreary. Your bike is in the river.
(That’s not my bike, but you get what I’m saying.)
Here’s a little ditty that has nothing to do with bike riding, unless you like to ride for exercise in the winter. Then this can have everything to do with bike riding.
It’s been a busy week playing catch up after being out of town for a few days, so I’m here today to share a couple of random things worth trying if you’re looking for something new to do with yourself, your mouth or even your hair.
First!
Try Brushing Your Teeth in the Dark.
Thanks to a couple of flashing firefly toothbrushes, one of our new favorite new activities is scrubbing the pearly whites with the lights off.
It’s a dance party in your bathroom! You’re totally invited to join us and pump up the volume while you pump out some toothpaste.
I have just returned from Iowa! Did ya miss me? Did ya happen to see a 5 month pregnant woman running through the Atlanta airport last night in an effort to catch her connecting flight back to New York on time?
If you did, let’s just pretend that wasn’t me.
No, instead let’s chat about Iowa! I was invited to speak at a conference called Women Blazing Trails for the non-profit group, Iowa Women in Natural Resources at the Springbrook Conservation Center in Guthrie Center, Iowa.
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