On any given week, I am in a rink, or driving to a rink, for 6 hours. Usually more because there is the required pit stop for caffeine in the form of a warm beverage and the usual discussion regarding where the gear is, and whether they remembered a water bottle. In addition to the […]
A Letter to My Hockey Player
My boy, There is little in the world that brings me more joy than to watch you do what comes so naturally to you. For the last year, I have watched you hop out on to that ice and skate in these perfect circles, doing crossovers like you were born with skates on your feet. […]
Reasons I Need Caffeine this Week: Week 11
Y’all. I don’t know about you, but Christmas seems to be approaching at rapid speed. I spent a day last week running around like a crazy person to get last minute things done. And for an extra challenge, the Husband and I decided to try and get the basement finished in time for Christmas. That […]
Getting Things Done in Threes
In the last month, I have been struggling with getting things done. There’s too much to do at work, too much to do at home, just too much everywhere I turn. And with Christmas coming up (rapidly I might add), there’s no relief in sight. What typically happens when I get a case of the […]
The First Penalty
My boy got his first penalty. Last week, we played a particularly physical team. Our kids had to fight for the puck and for every inch of ice they took. They fought for the one goal they got. They fought to keep the other goals out. Every minute of every period was a fight. It’s […]
Managing Christmas with a Busy Schedule
At the risk of losing the handful of people that read this blog right now, I’m done Christmas shopping. Yeah, I said it. Done. Now before you gather your pitch forks and torches, hear me out. I still have the handmade items to finish. There are three quilts for the boys and a blanket for […]
A Story About Postpartum Depression
Where do I start? I have a family history of mental illness. It was never talked about but it is blatantly obvious looking back. I struggled from a very early age with crippling anxiety. Over time I learned ways to cope. And with the exception of one severe anxiety attack that had me visiting the […]
The Fire Wife Rules
Before I get into this, can we just keep in mind that this is what works best for me? In general, the rules apply to most people, but there are certain things that bother me that don’t bother others and vice versa. This is a base line of what has worked for me over the […]
Totally Worth It: Girls Night Edition
Picture this: It’s the crack of dawn. Three weeks ago. The sun hasn’t even started to rise. I piled all three boys and their equipment into the van and head for the rink at 6:30 am. Ice time for Boy #3 at 7, Boy #2 at 8. Then it was a quick exit to go and […]
Stories From A Small Town: The Great Squirrel War
In a bit of a change of pace, let me tell you a more recent story, it’s one about the Husband and our current home. Technically this fits the criteria of the series since we bought and moved to a small town 11 years ago. It doesn’t have the Mayberry-esque feel that my hometown does, but there […]
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