Perks To Having Kids

When they give you a little of this...

...with a touch of this,

Fight back with this.  And blame your consumption on them.

 For other perks to having kids, see here, and here.

The Best Medicine

(...cuddling...)

Humpty Dumpty

I've been a cracked egg.  

I tried a new blog.

It just didn't fit.

So I'm back.

Go figure.

We'll see if "all the king's horses, and all the king's men" can put just jamie together again.  But in the meantime, I'm coming back home, to blogspot.  

I've been holding back a lot of feelings, trying not to share them here.  But damn, you people are one supportive group of listeners.  It's like a big ol' "I hear ya" fest, and for that I am grateful.  So, really, I started a new, NEW blog.  A place to sort, and mend, and figure.  I might come clean with that one, but for now, I just need a place to get it out.  

I'm sticking with what I love.  Reading your blogs.  Writing.  Cuddling with the kids (they're really into cuddling these days, what a gift).   Drinking wine.  Hanging.  Napping.  Staying in touch.  Listening.  Sipping coffee.  Going to church.  Go to the therapist.  Going to dinner with the family.  Finding comfort in friends.  Taking pictures.  

Speaking of friends.  Ya'll are some good listeners.  There's this one.  And this one.  And this one.  And this one.  And of course, this one.  Thank you.  Nuff said.

This woman is making some discoveries about herself.  Always a journey as I am "choosing my own..." happy ending.

I'm Trying...

...on a new outfit.  

Thank you for the many inquiries and words of encouragement.  Just thought I'd let you know...I *will* be back here.  This blog is a home for me.  But in the meantime, I'm spilling a few daily thoughts elsewhere.  

If you haven't seen it yet and want in on the madness, please let me know and I'll point you in the right direction.