Since Dak snores like a 757 engine, he sleeps in the basement most of the time. As a result, Annika has claimed his side of the bed as hers. The other night, we were snuggling down to go to sleep and she said "nuggle" so I said "nuggle" and pretty soon we were both saying … Continue reading September 25: Nuggles and the Cold
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September 10: irrational contentment
Annika and I baked a squash and an apple crisp (that turned into an applesauce crisp because she cut the apples so small). It might have been my most productive after school afternoon/evening in ages. It follows my really good day yesterday... which means that I'm worried that I'm missing something or that another shoe … Continue reading September 10: irrational contentment
May 20: Sunday night blues
Today was too nice. It was the perfect temperature for doing anything. I went to Art-A-Whirl for a ladies day out, we grilled shrimp and ate outside, I cleaned up one of the small gardens, and did some chores. I'm tuckered out, but I don't want to go to sleep because I don't want to … Continue reading May 20: Sunday night blues
February 20: Flu and Panic Attacks
The flu has arrived in my household. I feel terrible for Anders and terrified for myself, which is really selfish, but also really appropriate, considering the end of the trimester is next Thursday and I have so many things I have to do before then. I also feel worried for anyone else who we come … Continue reading February 20: Flu and Panic Attacks
Tuesday, February 13: Grading and Love
Today, Dak (my husband) offered to take care of the few things going on at home so I could stay at school and grade essays. In terms of how quickly other teachers get things back, I am not especially behind, but since I have four classes with essays coming in every few weeks, I need … Continue reading Tuesday, February 13: Grading and Love
Adventures in Distraction 