“Really, Haley? A better mom?” you ask. Folks, I’m serious. Here’s the deal: 4-5pm, when I’m trying to prepare dinner, also happens to be the hour of the day that my kids suddenly NEED me. Baby Lucy decides that not being held is some kind of baby torture and grabs my ankles and bawls. Any other time of the day I would gladly just scoop her up but when I’m sautéing onions in hot bacon grease or … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Why We Are Homeschooling (From a Gal Who Tried Everything)
At 5am on Sunday morning, my husband woke up our 3-year-old son, Benjamin, and took him on a surprise adventure. They drove away from the light pollution of the city and found a place they could watch the Perseid meteor shower. After laying out a blanket and showing him where to look, my husband got to witness the delight on our son's face when he saw a shooting star for the first time. When they … [Read more...]
Surviving Summer: Icy Raspberry Tea Recipe
I love living in N. Florida. Truly. I love it. October through early May is dreamy. You can eat outside every night and avoid wintry inconveniences (AKA socks. I hate ‘em!). But by the time August rolls around, I’ve had it. I whine and cry and threaten to move. Here’s an easy little kid-friendly concoction that Benjamin and I whipped up last week that is helping us survive the misery of miseries … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 22
Happy Friday! To those of you who promoted and pledged to the East Hill Honey kickstarter project, thank you, thank you, thank you! They made their goal just in time! Bees! Local Farmers! Sustainability! Win! In the Garden: Look at the beauty that greeted us in the garden when we arrived home! I want to grow sunflowers always. Forever! Lots of banana peppers! Also chili peppers, … [Read more...]
When We Were Away: A Photo Post
Today I wanted to share some pictures of our 12 day trip to the Carolinas. These I took with my real camera, but I'll probably sneak some of my instagrams (haleyweasley) from the week in Friday's This Week's Miscellany. I'm still catching up on emails, comments, etc., so if you haven't heard back from me, it's not because I don't think you're grand! I'll get back to you soon, promise! On our trip … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Love, A Mother’s Fear
It was the night that we brought our firstborn home from the hospital and I was crying like my heart would break. I had a wonderful natural birth, no complications, and a beautiful healthy baby boy. Everything was perfect. Then a storm rolled in. Not a soothing rainstorm, one of those eerie, harsh Texas storms that turn the sky an odd, unsettling color. Our front door was blown open with a bang … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 21
We're still up in the mountains escaping the Florida heat and enjoying some time with extended family. I know it's been pretty quiet 'round these parts, but I hope you enjoyed Katherine's non-maternity "maternity" picks and my must-have maternity items that can be used during the post-partum weeks, too. Here's a short This Week's Miscellany and I'll be back in full force next week :) (You can … [Read more...]
Choosing Maternity Items You Can Use for Your Post-Partum Wardrobe
And now for more thrifty and versatile maternity wear! Earlier this week, Katherine shared some of her favorite non-maternity items that can do double duty as maternity and today I want to share some of my favorite maternity essentials that can help carry you through the post-partum days. The post-partum days are tricky wardrobe-wise. And since I usually gain half my pre-pregnancy weight during … [Read more...]
