Author Archives: livingaloudallowed
16 Years. Time marches on.
At approximately 2:42 a.m. on November 18, 1999, the 59-foot high stack, consisting of about 5000 logs, collapsed during construction. Of the 58 students and former students working on the stack, 12 were killed and 27 were injured. This ended … Continue reading
Sometimes He thinks I may not notice
My husband is a saint. At the most, one month from today, we’ll be parents. I thought I’d take the time to thank him out loud, since in a month we may get a little busy with this baby… Thank … Continue reading
Books for my Kid
Sorry, I know. Sorry I’m not sorry. It’s been such a whirlwind that I don’t even know how to start saying “I’m still here”. That said, I’m still here. I know these were on my list for quite awhile now … Continue reading
The Value of an RSVP
This weekend my husband and I hosted a party. Every year for awhile now, he’s hosted a shin dig to celebrate the end of school. This year we got out ahead of things, sent out a Save the Date, and … Continue reading
It takes a Village to be more than a Mom
I consider myself a realist, if not even veering off into pessimist at times. I don’t like “preparing for the worst and hoping for the best” as it’s an emotionally exhausting way to be, but I naturally do it because … Continue reading
To my Son, Love your Mother.
I’m writing this even though I’m not even late yet. But for those of you who know me, you know that I just couldn’t wait to write, but I had to wait to post. So, walk back with me about … Continue reading
So, I’m a Mom. and I’m still more.
Remember when I wrote this lovely little ditty amidst a passionate need to make sure the world knew I’m still me? Welp…I survived birth, but more difficult, I survived Maternity Leave. Kudos to Stay at Home Moms. “Good for you, … Continue reading →