Shiner
Noah gave himself a shiner in the park the other day. It was very puffy for a day or so, but now the swelling has gone down to be replaced by some very interesting colours:
It looks like he is wearing punker-style eye make-up—but only on one eye!
Jude wanted his photo taken, too, so he posed like this:
What a goof!
And just to round out the post, here is Jabin being extremely cute. This kiddo blew me away by finishing off his own soup today (2 scoops), plus most of Noah's! (Another 2 scoops.)
Apparently he hasn't read my memo that no more growing up is allowed.
Have a great weekend, friends!
Edit: I just scrapbooked these photos. Enjoy!
We’re in the worst wildfire season in Alberta’s history, but there’s a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of it’s good.
I’ve been busy and trying to do all the things, so it’s time to slow down again and focus on what’s next.
Taking a moment to look back at how far I’ve come before looking to the immediate future again.
It’s my third-born’s last first day of school. I’m doing the mom thing and being proud and nostalgic.
My life took an unexpected turn last week that has inserted a great deal of stress into it. This is the result of a reminder to focus on the things that are still great in my life.
Why we celebrated Christmas for the first time in eighteen years, and some thoughts about changing perspectives.
The Sphinx’s Heart coming November 16, new print covers for Finding Heaven now available, and an update on my crazy life for the last several months.
“Do you remember who I am?” Mom asks.
I don’t bother asking Grandma if she remembers me. She hasn’t recognized me as her granddaughter for years.
Between my son leaving for college, buying a new house, shifts in careers, and some difficult health-related news, it’s been a challenging few months. But I’m holding on to gratitude. Here’s what’s been going on.
A very cool multi-author book promo for speculative fiction lovers, plus a brief personal update.
Cover reveal for a new epic fantasy by Brandy Ackerley, an author interview with Jessica Renwick about her new middle grade fantasy, and a special milestone for me—my twentieth anniversary!
Another personal update written to the company of Doctor Who. In general this new is becoming normal. Plus a strange thing to be thankful for right now.
Personal update about the current pandemic, The Sphinx’s Heart (it’s two books now!), our new dog, and more.
In which I discuss the family vacation, progress on The Sphinx’s Heart, and introduce our trip mascots, Hagrid and Dumbledore.
It’s been a strange week. And by “strange,” I mean it was like there were an extra six really-high highs and kinda-sucky lows stuffed into it without much of a breather between one or the other. So, for posterity, here are the highlights, and a moment to be grateful, too.
About the empty nest, my current health, my amazing hubby, and how he inspires my love stories.