Raising twins and staying sober 24 hours at a time.
Yesterday, we were in the car and we saw a woman smoking in a car next to us. “Mama, why do people smoke?” “Well, some people like the way it tastes or makes them feel.” “You used to smoke, mama?” “I did. I liked it a lot for a period of time and then I …
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When I say I’ve been busy lately, it takes on entirely new meaning. I mean, this Summer I had a list. I had a list of all the places I wanted to take my kids, all the things I wanted to do and see, all the experiences I wanted to have with them before I …
There's a distance that seems to be widening as they grow a bit older - 5 and a half to be precise. Like I'm watching from afar, not quite so close. They are doing exactly what they should be doing - what we want them to do - they are growing up. When I watch …
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Too Sober For This 