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Sweet treats

Had the sweetest little birthday this year.
I am thankful for good love and good souls to give me the best day I could have imagined, and not have allowed me to stay home and wallow. It was the first birthday in as long as I can remember that the day was all mine, every surprise detail planned out with my thoughts and wishes at heart. It. Was. Amazing.
Definitely my best birthday ever. Without a doubt.
<3

Sick puppy

Puppy is sick. After 2 days of excruciating tossing and turning and nights spent crying, I took her to a clinic to have her checked out.
103 fever.
Raging ear infections.
She slept through her assessment and a good hour after. My baby who never has slept in public in her life, including when she was a newborn.
Some high dose antibiotics ordered. Hopefully she will be back to her own self soon. This mama is tired from late night fevers and minimal sleep!

Yule logs and ukuleles

Christmas was amazing.
I was literally catered to after working an 18 hour shift the night before. Got to see my family, got overloaded with amazing gifts, and got to see my little love open her presents. This year was fun.
So magical.
We spent the following few days relaxing, loving and playing with all our new toys.
What's better than that?
I hope your Christmases were merry!

I dreamed a dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zczfw9bdVQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living

"mom...that was super fun!"

Took my lovely sledding for the first time.
Or so she says.
We got a new sled from Santa and this slippery snow was perfect for zooming right on down the same hill my sister and used to sled on when we were younger.
I used to hate sledding when I was a kid. For various reasons. Mainly because it always seemed like so much work for such a short thrill.
But with her....I could do it for hours. I love seeing how she lights up.
Totally worth coming inside with snow packed into the back of my jeans.
<3 br="">

Only one more sleep!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJv7rNkkKtg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

This years favorite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5SbqGFC05E&feature=youtube_gdata_player

My favorite

For as long as I can remember this has been my favorite Christmas song of all time. It's not well known, but the lyrics are sweet and true.
Merry Christmas!


Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ7paLK7GO8&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Merry merry

There's only 3 more sleeps til Christmas!
We are enjoying this holiday season with lots of spontaneous caroling, snuggly Christmas movies every night, plenty of Santa trips and as much love as feasibly possible.
It's been a hard Christmas season this year, but me and my girl are making the best of what we've got, livin' and lovin'.
We hope you and your little families are doing the same!
Have a very merry Christmas!

Winter is peeking...

Winter is right around the corner.
Up in these parts, Christmas music has been playing on our radio since the first snowfall on halloween.
Our tree was cut from a friendly little farm, dragged across the frozen ground, and decorated so sweetly.
We have started our nightly holiday movie and snuggles in the chilly air.
Winter hats and boots have been warming our heads, mittens are already stashed in our chilly car, and salt has been bought for the driveway.
Christmas cards are ordered.
Shopping has begin.
Winter crafts have been started.

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Trick or treat!

Sweetest little Red Riding Hood I ever did see!

Home

Love is home, for some.
I have learned that much in these times of sadness, uncertainty and doubt.
Everybody wants a safe place. A safe place to love, and be loved. Learn and teach. Thrive and make mistakes.
Everybody wants safety love.

If you are struggling these days, let this post remind you to open your heart, let go of the little things, look at all the good around you, and make yourself a safe haven for your loved ones. Be the best person that you know how to be. Settle into your bones, feel your own skin...and remember what you love about your own people, be it partners, or littles, or soul friends. And breathe a deep sigh in that safety.
Be a haven. Let go of the expectations, to-do lists and blueprints. Live in that love. Soak it in. Breathe it deep. And remind your people that they will always have you for their shelter.
There is safety in that. That is what home is.
Love is home.
Not four walls and a roof. Not a mansion on the water. Not an apartment in SoHo. Love.
That's all there is to it.

missing...

Pandora has it out for me....


Today is not my best of days.
But i suppose it isn't my worst of days.

Hoping the sun starts to shine again soon.

Ache

I hate how fatigue can interfere with general coping mechanisms.
I have a migraine the size of New England. And an ache bigger than the planet.
All I want is to be in bed.
And not be missing.

I need to go save some babies instead.
Still work for the weary.