Financial anxieties aside, working part-time has been life-changing for me. Granted, part of the dramatic change was leaving my awful full-time job. But even more than that, the extra time with my boy has been transformative. I am a happier, lighter, sunnier version of myself. The anxiety and fear that has been my near-constant companion … Continue reading
I was not one of those people who always assumed they would have kids. I mean, when I was younger, I loved my big family and figured I would have a big family, too. But then I went to college and I fell in love with learning. And I chased that dream for more than … Continue reading
Today was mostly rainy and grey, but we headed out to the local garden center’s spring open house. Last summer, we stumbled upon the most amazing garden center just a few miles from our house. Although finding Ted Lare was a happy accident, it quickly became our favorite place for plants, rocks, fun garden art, … Continue reading
Tater may be small, but girlfriend is mighty. And naughty. Good grief, is she naughty. And not just regular toddler naughty. Like super mega you’re kidding right naughty. But so dang cute that you can’t help but laugh, even when you know you shouldn’t.
I love all of my nieces and nephews, but Miss Moo will forever hold a special place in my heart. I drove all day just to hold her in my arms on the day she was born. And now she’s, like, all grown up. And sassy. And smart. She’s a keeper. I just went to … Continue reading
Grandpa’s number one happy place is a cabin in the Rocky Mountains, listening to the elk bugle and the river rush by. But judging by the look on his face, sharing Sunday morning breakfast with Bubba runs a close second.
One year ago today, we said goodbye to our sweet baby boy. He passed away very suddenly, without any warning. The day before we lost him, he asked Mr. Phish for snuggles and greeted me at the door when I got home from work. That night, we sat on the couch and watched the Olympics … Continue reading
Thanksgiving at the Munt household was delightfully lazy. Mr. Phish had to work late Wednesday night and obscenely early this morning (ah, the joys of retail), so we stayed put. I missed hanging out with my crazy family but I did not miss making the 6-hour round trip in one short day. I made the … Continue reading
it’s almost time to say goodbye to our beloved friend, otis. he has been valiantly fighting muscular dystrophy and his Guardians posted a message yesterday indicating that the battle is nearing its end. i have faithfully followed this blog for more than a year and have fallen in love with the Leader and the Brothers … Continue reading
Nobody likes Mondays, so here’s a little something to help us all through. Those eyes! Those cheeks! That hair! I don’t know about you, but my Monday blues just melted away. You’re welcome, interwebs.
this clever camera 