Hammocking

The world "adulting" has gained traction; I propose "hammocking" be given an equal chance. Photo by Nola. From Dinkey Creek Campground.

Bouldering for the First Time

Monkeys! Next time, I'm doing it, too. Busy clinic yesterday--didn't get the loose ends tied up untill it was too late to run home to get out of my work clothes. Damn adulting.

Faking It Friday @ Waterworld

Waterworld---I am sick of that place! Even a waterpark can't mitigate the mundaneness of motherhood sometimes. If I have to film another video of a kid on an aqua half pipe, I'm going to drown myself. #transparency. #fakingitfriday

Urban Car Wash

Sarek teaches Quinn how to wash a car. Quinn was psyched about the hose. Apparently, and I never stopped to think about it, this is a very suburban thing to do. You need a hose, curb, parking, ideally a driveway, but at the very least, enough street space to clear the threat of becoming a hit and run victim. Washing cars was a core chore of my childhood. I would have been made to wash the neighbors' cars if I had asked for money for chores! So, I don't pay my kids for chores. They're the reason my car is gross; there's no reward, app, bit counts, or incentive for that. They won't be getting rewards to keep things running and tidy as adults. Future roommates, you're welcome. #earnyourkeep. #entropy

The Band is Back Together!

Jonah and his preschool bestie back together for 5th grade!

Lemon Zest

My daughter, smelling like lemon zest and homemade pie crust, just hugged me with abandon and ran back into the kitchen. She is now poking curiously at egg yolks. San Francisco is fogged in, but she is shirtless next to the warm oven awaiting the (literal) fruits of her labor. She is without a care in the world. I love her. May we have a world left for little people like her to save. #eightyearsold. #thefutureisbakinginmykitchen #lemonpie

Bring It

Waiting for his new school adventure to start. This boy! He helped make pandan waffle breakfast and has been reading for an hour. #bringit