We have hit that stage. Whenever Chet doesn’t get what he wants, he flings himself backwards. He wails. He cries. Sometimes he tries to hit or bite or pull hair. He knows what he wants. After an exhausting evening, both boys tucked into bed, Christian and I just stared at each other. How does oneContinue reading “Tantrums”
Category Archives: Letting Go
Shifting
Life has stages, live in harmony with them. ~ Eoin Finn I’ve been waiting for the next stage of life to begin. I’ve been sitting on the verge of what is about to happen. I’ve been quietly waiting for the next chapter. So many chapters of my life have come to a close lately. ChetContinue reading “Shifting”
Choosing
A few weeks ago, I received a subpoena to be a witness in a lawsuit against my employer. I thought this chapter was over after I gave my deposition and had no interesting information to add to the case. The minute the piece of paper was delivered to me, I got anxious. I got panicky.Continue reading “Choosing”
I’d love to be..
Sometimes I can get stuck in my own head, daydreaming about where I could have ended up, or another life I could have lived. What if I went away to school? What if I was brave enough to study abroad? What if I got that MFA in Creative Writing I really wanted? What if IContinue reading “I’d love to be..”
Vote for Cole
Every night I tuck Cole into bed. Now that he is growing up, I kiss him on the forehead. When did I quit kissing him on the lips? After he is asleep, I sneak back into his room to say good night one more time. I am always amazed at how grown up he has become.Continue reading “Vote for Cole”
Kristy Maute 