Tag Archives: the middle one

The silver leaves of ailing trees.

Posted on March 7, 2021 by tec

Over the weekend, I let bedtime routine slip some. Morning was the same, although actually he woke up before me today. Tonight was business as usual and we were lights out by 8:30ish. He was out by 8:59. It was … Continue reading →

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Leave it to the breeze.

Posted on March 3, 2021 by tec

Good evening, sweet quiet place. Today has been quite the adventure, huh? Up at 7am. Got to hang out with the oldest and the youngest this morning. A grocery trip so my boy could see his special friend, Cindy. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021 | Tagged car ride quality time, my random adventures, owning the wins, showing up, the middle one, the oldest one, the youngest | Leave a comment

Lighting up the dark.

Posted on February 24, 2021 by tec

Checking in. Busy fucking day. So many appointments. It was almost nonstop driving. Yet there was something really great about it. Purpose. I liked it. I handled it and none of it was hard. Showing up felt good. Like breathing. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021 | Tagged chick-fil-a two days in a row, eating disorder recovery, healthy food relationship, mom'ing, showing up, the middle one | Leave a comment

Don’t let it go to waste.

Posted on May 17, 2020 by tec

I wanted to get out and run all weekend. But I didn’t. I was kind of afraid. All last week I walked the neighborhood with S. And I started running being I was brave for S, who was self-conscious to … Continue reading →

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Onto the next.

Posted on May 14, 2020 by tec

I FUCKING DID IT!!! One full minute of running!! Holy fuck that was amazing!

Posted in Adventures in quarantine, Adventures in running, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, family, next90 challenge, persistence, personal best, progress, running, super fucking proud of myself, the middle one, training | Leave a comment

The beating of your heart.

Posted on April 10, 2020 by tec

Training day #4. I took a running break today. The reasons were threefold, but mostly it came down to time. I mean, yes, totally I should take breaks. But also, I’m one to delay a break. So I used the … Continue reading →

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I’ll carry these torches for you.

Posted on March 4, 2020 by tec

“I’m not going to do extra if you aren’t going to do your part.” I’ve been struggling with S not listening. For years now. Consequences nor rewards really make any difference. He’ll even weigh consequences to see if it’s worth … Continue reading →

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