Hello April 2024

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We have settled into our new home. 

It has taken many twists and turns along the way.

In August 2022, Rach moved out and now she is returning home. Which means I am renovating the tiny house to make space for my firstborn.  I can safely say I am very excited to have everyone under the roof again - I was not ready for my eldest to leave so soon. It was never the plan.

Life has a way of offering second chances and restoration in way we never can imagine. Although this comes with its own set of challenges - for her and for me - I see it as an absolute win.

It may be a revolving door and various permutations in the years ahead but this is almost certainly the last year all 3 kids will be under my roof.

This blog was born in 2007 - when Levi was under a year old. I spent the next 8 years sharing my life and theirs right here. 

I have battled to figure out what this blog now needs to be ? 

Am I going to continue to write for my kids? I am not even sure they need that anymore. Especially not in such a public forum. Although I am not sure I know anyone who still reads blogs!!

Am I to become a voice for empty-nesters? Bleh. Tik-Tok and Reels are where that shit is at.

What even is this space. I need to write. That much I know. 

Perhaps I am writing for me. 

Perhaps that is all it needs to be.

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