by jokomom | Jul 25, 2021 | Thoughts
This morning, at our stand-up huddle at work, we started talking hitchhikers. We shared scary stories we’d experienced, or heard, of people nearly being murdered or captured or worse. Don’t ask me what’s worst that murder, and actually don’t...
by jokomom | Jun 18, 2021 | Joy, Sobriety
Today I woke up, after a glorious 9 hours of sleep and felt for the first time, in a long time … rested. I got up at 4:45am because I wanted to, and because I had been in bed sleeping since a little after 7pm, and could acknowledge nothing more could be done in...
by jokomom | May 19, 2021 | Parenting, Things Kids Say
How long do you think I can make this game last? My littliest love made it up all on his own!! “Maauum you can’t heeeeeaaaar meeeee”
by jokomom | May 19, 2021 | Things Kids Say
Alice: Alfie isn’t ready to be a grownup yet Alfred: I AM ready to be a grownup Alice: Alfie isn’t ready to be a grownup yet Alfred: I AM ready to be a GROWNUP Alice: ALFIE ISNT READY Alfred: I AMREADY TOBE GROOOOWNUUUUP! Mum: ok ok ok what’s going on Alfred:...
by jokomom | May 8, 2021 | Things Kids Say
Daddy: no more gum balls!! (retreats to other room) Mummy: ok Alfie, let’s sneak by Daddy, and don’t tell him what we’re doing, and get the money for the gum balls. Alfred: ok!!! (both sneak towards Daddy) Mummy: ok now… Alfred: (slides behind...