Team. I’ve never really been good at teams.
I’m woefully unathletic. I’m seriously clumsy…like I was worried I would fall on my face while walking down the aisle on my wedding day kind of clumsy.
Author: Karyn B
Three Years…and counting
Today marks two years since I started this blog with the post linked HERE. I wrote that blog as a reflection of the time since my house flooded…documented HERE. I’ve been MIA for the last twelve plus months. Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE if you want to see why. Life is busy. I know this. You know this. Your house floods. Your mom dies. You have a baby. Somehow, the world keeps spinning. But some things don’t change.
Memory….Wednesday?
So, I haven’t done a Memory Monday in a very long time. I haven’t actually blogged in a long time. I guess being pregnant keeps you just a busy as the actual baby. What have I been doing? Nesting. Nesting at work and nesting at home. My classroom is officially set up for my maternity leave. Lessons are planned, worksheets are copied, IEPs are written. Very little left to do and if it didn’t all get done…no one would know but me. Nesting at home…eh. Laundry is done. We had two BEAUTIFUL showers hosted by our families. So many generous gifts…so much to organize.
What Baby Wants…
Probably not a big shocker to most, but I am pregnant. I’m about 26 weeks along on this new adventure. I have been blessed. I feel great. I haven’t had the dreaded morning sickness or complete exhaustion. It’s been a rather uneventful pregnancy so far. This must be a gift from my mom for sure.
Memory Monday: Taking Comfort
It’s been along time since I wrote for Memory Monday. Of course, being Tuesday, I am still a bit late.
There are just those things I find most comforting. I’m sure it is the same for everyone. Some of my favorites include
FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: begin
Every ending is a new beginning. These past 15-17 months have seen a lot of endings and beginnings.
FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: bloom
The beautiful daffodils that bloomed just days after the flood.After the terrible flood that changed the course of my life and marriage, I never thought I would see the rainbow. We spent days along with family and friends shoveling out our home. Each visit back to the house brought heartache, anger, and anxiety. Nothing was the same. Nothing would ever be the same.
Million Dollar Dog
Cooper and Zoë on the way to get haircuts!!My mom would have found today both infuriating and funny. Today, Cooper and Zoë were taken to the groomer for their grooming appointment. Nothing gets those two happier than the word HAIRCUT…except maybe w-a-l-k. I’m even afraid to type that one for fear they can read. They will mow me over for a chance to go out on their leashes. And the car?! Forget about it. Those two would love nothing more than a long road trip with the windows down!!
FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: exhale
Sometimes, when the feelings start to creep in, you need to take a deep breath.
EXHALE
FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: release
I release my feeling of sadness. I will no longer feel weighed down by my losses. I will rejoice in celebration of love and life and memories.
Karyn In The Kitchen 