"We need to clean! This place is filthy. This house is a mess." The 3 year old is officially tidier than I am.
Parenting
It Runs in the Family
"I have a chicken suit! I have a chicken suit because I am practicing and practicing to be an AC-tor!" -the Kraken, out of nowhere
Samosas, Friends, and Human Rights
This weekend, I'm going to a samosa party. Tragically, we're making them for charity, not for eating, so I will not get to gorge on fried deliciousness until I explode. But I will learn how to make them for myself, which is pretty exciting/probably bad for my arteries, so it's a net gain. But the … Continue reading Samosas, Friends, and Human Rights
Thank You For The Douchebags
I'm not being sarcastic; I really am grateful for the douchebags, assholes, and scumbags of the world. They're how I wound up here. Let me back up: I've been doing a lot of thinking lately, about all those Frostian roads not taken, and how much worse my life would be now. Sure, of course, I've … Continue reading Thank You For The Douchebags
Kisses are Good
{I kiss the Kraken} {He begins aggressively licking his lips and mouth, trying to get to the whole area with his tongue.} Kraken: I think kisses are good for my body! {He was trying to swallow all the leftover kiss.}
Children’s Books & Representation
Ed. Note: You probably saw that title. It's not trying to be weird or goofy, just straightforward. I've been mulling over racism, sexism, ableism, etc. in the media, and how it shapes our brains. So if you don't want to read my thoughts on that subject, just skip over this one. I'll try to be … Continue reading Children’s Books & Representation
Glint of Light 