Year in Photos

  • February 22

    There are some nice things in the backyard if you look hard enough.

    February 22

  • February 21

    Back to the grind today. Survived the gym, did some prep for the class I’m leading on Thursday, worked hard all day and accomplished nothing, took the kids to the library, and now I’ve got an entire evening free! What! Also, our backyard is an absolute disgrace. I waited like 15 years to have my…

    February 21

  • February 20

    The morning started with intense anxiety over absolutely nothing, which led to tears, but then also led to this.

    February 20

  • February 19

    I took Christina to the zoo today and on the way home we drove on the highway with all the windows open. It was so loud, but I could still hear Christina singing at the top of her lungs out the window. I absolutely love the little girl in her. I hope that innocence and…

    February 19

  • February 18

    This is Coconut the hermit crab, Christina’s class pet for whom we are caring this weekend. This is the first time I’ve seen him out of his shell since we brought him home yesterday afternoon. He seems very timid but has been happily drinking water for about 45 minutes. I guess hermit crabs, like the…

    February 18

  • February 17

    I have wanted to take this photo for about two weeks but have felt too self conscious to do it with people watching. Today some security guards watched me intently but didn’t say anything and now I’ve got it.

    February 17

  • February 16

    Dealing with childcare is incredibly anxiety-inducing for me. I spent an entire hour at tonight’s chorus rehearsal panicking over whether I’d need a babysitter and then whether she’d be available if I did need her, and then when I thought she couldn’t come, I started planning what to do if I didn’t get home before…

    February 16

  • February 15

    The marathon continues.

    February 15

  • February 14

    I have so many things on my plate. Preparing a worship service for this Sunday, trying to fix the world’s problems at work, performance week at the symphony, Dad’s 81st birthday, Valentine’s Day, remembering to put gas in my car, responding to texts from friends as best I can, preparing NAMI classes, writing, going to…

    February 14

  • February 13

    I have overloaded myself with responsibilities and the stress is overwhelming. Even the smallest tasks seem difficult. I’m hoping the three-day weekend coming up is a chance to slow down a little.

    February 13

  • February 12

    The girls came in second place (out of three). It was their best showing so far this season. So proud of them.

    February 12

  • February 11

    The amount of makeup these kids were wearing was almost frightening. Here’s Christina trying to get hers off. To each their own.

    February 11

  • February 10

    It’s another cheerleading weekend. Here we go again!

    February 10

  • February 9

    This past week has been an emotional marathon. And there is no end in sight.

    February 9

  • February 8

    I feel awfully alone tonight.

    February 8