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July 9, 2026

This Is 55

After My First Mountain There is nothing to do except brace myself. It’s so cold. I’m so sick of this wind. It isn’t just blowing—it howls, whistles, whooshes, then slaps the side of the… Read more
June 29, 2015

Growing Bonds, Dissapearing of Time

I just put the babies down for a nap, 9:16AM. We’ve gone back to two naps in the past few days, partly by design, partly due to runny noses and… Read more
June 27, 2015

Maybe there is hope for a better civilization, atleast I’m going to try to change my pessimistic outlook for Jack and Fiona

Jack wakes up first, I do the after nap routine: diaper change to highchair, do the same with Fiona. The clock says 11:10 A.M. What?! How could I have had… Read more
June 26, 2015

Confessions and Questions

I’m not sure if it’s done yet. Maybe it needs one more thing. One of my collage/paintings I made yesterday, I can’t stop thinking about it and things I could… Read more
June 25, 2015

Quiet Hours

Quiet hours, babies having a great nap. Had studio time. Painted with the thought, Baby Inspired, in my mind. The day is hot and dry, it’s the last week in… Read more
June 24, 2015

Nanny Drama

I’m very disappointed, my new nanny completely flaked on me. I really liked her and so did the babies. I couldn’t sleep all night thinking about all her fantastical stories… Read more
June 23, 2015

Two Sleeping Babies in The Car

Monday Heather called in again, her Aunt died, she needed a day to mourn. I feel bad for her, she’s been having a difficult time. I don’t know her that… Read more
June 21, 2015

Father’s Day 2015 and thoughts on Language

This Father’s Day I was to be all prepared. I knew the day ahead of time and would go shopping on Friday. I wanted to make it special for Alan.… Read more
June 20, 2015

My Worlds are Merging

I think I blew Jack and Fiona’s minds. They watched me mix a grey acrylic and brush it onto a painting hanging on the wall. Then I added blue, overworking most… Read more
June 19, 2015

We Made it Through the Night!

We made it through the night. Of course. But after reading the section in “What to expect in the second year” about fevers I was very concerned. I knew Jack… Read more
June 18, 2015

Childs Pose

Jacks sick. He’s not feeling good at all. It’s so sad, listening to his congested chest, his crying, his misery. I would hold him forever in my arms if I… Read more

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