1. I washed this boot in the washing machine. Accidentally, of course. I’m no boot nitpick. I just pulled out the load of sheets and there it was. I’d like to think it looks noticeably cleaner now, but I may never know because I can’t find the other one to compare it to. Maybe I should check the dishwasher… 2. […]
Month: November 2017
Shakespeare and Dishes – Staying Sharp as a Stay-at-Home Mom
I recently published my thoughts on the role of a stay-at-home mother and my lament that it’s often depicted (and sometimes lived out) as a life exclusively spent in wiping noses and bottoms. In any given day, much of what I do is directly taking care of my children – cleaning, cooking, hugging, reading to, listening to, and yes, wiping. […]
Shakespeare and Dishes – on being a stay-at-home mother
I wrote this blog post a long time back and never published it. I discovered the draft, read it and found I still agree with my three-years-ago self so I’m publishing it. 🙂 Yesterday at lunch, my three year old started our mealtime conversation by asking me quite seriously, “Mom? Does my mouth look like it has peanut butter in […]