Family – Page 3 – The Keswick Blog

Mourning the end of my Fertility chapter and sharing my internal conversation, with hope.

Oct 11, 2018 0 Comments

I often have full blown conversations in my head (well, when we’re all lucky they stay in my head anyway). I provide the dialogue for both sides of the conversation,…

Family Posts for the sake of my own sanity The Good

Subtly, slowly, my life is changing. Oh, and Pax turns 10

Sep 11, 2018 0 Comments

One of the alarming thoughts that wakes me from my deepest sleeps in the middle of the night has come to fruition. To some, this may sound stupid and I…

At This Moment Confessions of an unhinged blogger Family Keswick Kids The Good True stories

The day when enough was enough, my girl came through.

Sep 6, 2018 0 Comments

This sign is now posted on our front door. As is happens, my eight-year-old decided to take matters into her own hands after being sequestered once again, with her brothers…

At This Moment Confessions of an unhinged blogger Family True stories

This morning was hard and I owe them an apology. A letter to my smalls

Mar 29, 2018 0 Comments

Dear Mason, Deacon, Paxton and Miranda, First, let me start by saying that I love you all, beyond reason and measure. Second, let me admit to you all that I…

Confessions of an unhinged blogger Family Keswick Kids The Good

Today is a good day

Mar 14, 2018 1 Comments

As an act of deviation from my usual modus operandi of bitching and moaning and generally wallowing in self-pity (and chocolate), I am here to share that today is a…

Family Keswick Kids Posts for the sake of my own sanity Serious stuff True stories

Good bye, our Lucy

Feb 22, 2018 7 Comments

The Life and Times of our Lucy Liu, with us April 2012 – February 2018 When we bought this house in 2012, it came with cats. Like fourteen feral cats…

Confessions of an unhinged blogger Family Keswick Kids Posts for the sake of my own sanity True stories

Just sitting here raising a big spender, is all. Paxisms

Jan 22, 2018 0 Comments

I took my smalls on a mini-shopping trip on yesterday. They all had Christmas money that they were desperate to spend. So, at the second store, Pax finds exactly that…

Confessions of an unhinged blogger Family Keswick Kids Posts for the sake of my own sanity Random Shit True stories

Guys, I think I’m making a pig’s ear of this parenting gig

Jan 13, 2018 2 Comments

Preamble: Kids need to play outside. I mean, fresh air, physical activity, rosy cheeks and bright eyes, right? All good things that help promote healthy mental health (awkward, much?) and…

Confessions of an unhinged blogger Family Gratitude and Blessings Posts for the sake of my own sanity Random Shit

And today he would have turned 70 (fabulously, adorned in sequins, stilettos and feather boas, no doubt)

Jan 10, 2018 2 Comments

We get but one life. Four days ago it was my birthday (yay, me!). And today, the person who contributed 50% of my DNA would have turned 70 years old…

Confessions of an unhinged blogger Culture and Events Family History Lessons Posts for the sake of my own sanity True stories

Engagement rings, history and searching for answers – Part 1 of 3

Aug 21, 2017 0 Comments

This is a trilogy of posts looking at the history of engagement rings and what they really mean. Getting married? Want to get married? Already married? I was. I kind…