Ursa made it through the night like a champ. The vet said that she is struggling to get her balance on slippery floors and that she has face planted a couple of times (oh my heart!), but that when th...
Ursa is out of surgery. Awake. And she’s already evacuated! All great news. It’s like a return to life with a newborn. I’ll be championing every bowel movement and successful meal c...
Today is the day. Keep her in your thoughts. Our beautiful girl is about to become a beautiful tripawd. Photos: Courtesy of Ashley Weeks Cart
Our new home has exactly one overhead light. Period. End of sentence. As in, my eyes have now adapted to that of a great nocturnal beast and our computer, while handy for surfing ye ol’ Interne...
My boys over at Darlingside have done it again. Another beautiful song that has become the anthem for getting me through this tough time.
This email could not have come at a better moment. It was sent mere hours after learning of Ursa’s diagnosis, prior to informing said friend of what was going on with our family. I’d say ...
Thank you, Meg, for putting this on my radar: The problem is also that under current social, economic, and cultural conditions, no matter what one chooses, there will be costs: for stay at home mothe...
Miss Courtland Whaley inherited the majority of her looks from her Papa, which feels appropriate given their shared middle name. This inheritance ensures a life of beet red faces, SPF 80 sunscreen, a...
The only proper Vermonter in this family is proving to have quite the green thumb.
This will fill you with unbridled joy. I promise. I can’t wipe the stupid grin off my face after watching this. I dare you to try and note smile like a total fool.
Sunny: A hognose snake would like to eat this toad. Her Ranger would be so proud.
For Mother’s Day, the girls and James gifted me a necklace from Alisha Louise. A sweet trio of hearts, representing me and my daughters. I’m a sucker for enamel jewelry. Since about age 1...
This weekend we got a taste of what summer in Vermont has in store. While my heart was heavy with thoughts of what is on the horizon for our family, the sunshine kept the lump of grief buried deep in...
The original bologna tongue in the family.
She sat comfortably against the curve of Ursa’s belly, four canine legs wrapped around her waist as we explained that those four legs would soon be three. She contemplated the news. Tears burne...
While what we’re going through sucks, a lot, we’re reconnecting with Ursa, with both the dogs, in ways we probably would not have otherwise. It’s ridiculous that it takes illness to...
Life is all about risk. It’s a risk to live. To take our first breath. To enter the world with all of its uncertainty because of all of its promise. Throughout life, we take risks. As a child, ...
Those cheeks are too delicious to not coat in red-lipped kisses.
Last night during my nightly 4am feeding routine with Courtland, I, for the second night in the row, clocked my head on the corner of the medicine cabinet because the door of said cabinet had been le...
We kept the decor simple by reusing old banners from parties past and inundating the birthday girl with balloons. We donned party dresses and slathered ourselves in sunscreen for present opening on t...
Attempting a photo with all six family members often results in images like this: Our matching expressions say everything that needs to be said about this attempt. But with perseverance and a 2.0 GB ...
She Who is Addicted to Balls of the Tennis Variety She Who Despises Carrots
Can I get a HELL YEAH?! This Consumer Report had me standing at my desk, clapping. Who cares that I’m now known as the crazy lady on floor 3 who gives standing ovations to her computer: A key r...
This is for Kimmy, and all those that rejoice in speaking without words. As long as you have a beat inside, dance is for you…
Upon moving into the Vermont house, a small package arrived filled with the most beautifully designed seed packets I’ve ever seen. Each little bundle held not only the promise of fresh, homegro...
A much needed reminder during my busiest time of year. LINK: SUPERMARKET
Sent to me via Kimmy with the subject, “fuck manners, give us knowledge.” Amen, sister. If anyone has a source for this image, do let me know. My Googling led me no where but from Tumblr ...
It was a perfect weekend. And I don’t say that lightly. From the weather, to the company, to the food, to the party dresses… everything came up Cart. And it was a delight. Once our comput...
This weekend, Auntie Kimmy told us the story of this positively genius conversation she’d had with Sunny when she babysat for her while James, Kaki and I were in New Orleans back in January. Su...
Dearest Addison Weeks, Hi. How are you? What’s that you say? It’s your birthday? You’re 3 years old today? You’re having a party with balloons and chocolate cake and you’...
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