My dad used to say, frequently, "Our ancestors did not survive by running or swimming away." He meant it in that some people are meant to be fast and adept at endurance activities (ie runners) and others (aka Us) lift heavy stuff. But lo and behold. Someone must have run or swim at some point because Averson is FAST. They finished out the track season with a First Place win for their relay (4x1) and top ten for high jump and long jump. I love it so much even though I'm back to running around like a crazy person to make sure I don't miss my kid's event.
Chiconky
Sometimes your mind gets away from you
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Staycation Part 3 - Winchester Mystery House
When we first moved to California, my mom started talking about taking a trip to go see the Winchester Mystery House. We never made it and then when she moved here, she wasn't in any space for long drives or walking any distance at all. It's far enough away to not be convenient, but not far enough to warrant a "vacation." BUT, it's the perfect daytrip to cap off a staycation!
All five of us went and it was SUCH a fun day. So fun, in fact, that no one complained about the nearly six hours we ended up spending in the car. The house was super interesting and not cheesy at all, we had a really good lunch there, and there was something for everyone to really enjoy. I'm so fascinated by Sarah Winchester and we all have our theories on what actually drove her to build the bizarre house. I'm sure she was maybe "eccentric" but I also wonder if part of it was because she was making sure that she could keep her staff employed without appearing to be giving them charity. She treated them all so well it would be weird if that didn't motivate her, at least in part.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Staycation Part 2 - Go Touch Some Grass
Friday, April 18, 2025
Staycation Part 1 - Broadway!
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Strongman Saturday
At the end of last year, my gym had all of us right our goals on a board and they took our picture. My goal for the gym was to get a pull-up (still working on it) but I also had a goal that I didn't necessarily want to put up on the wall
And look what I fucking did this weekend!!!!!
Monday, March 10, 2025
Little things and big things and quiet things
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Averson is twelve!
This kid is just the sweetest, most empathic, quirky little creature. They're super into media right now and all things video, they collect playing cards (the Greek Mythology and Noble Cat decks were a huge hit), and are constantly making bracelets for everyone. They're a gifted, and humble, artist and their make-up skills are INSANE. They started track this week and I'm so excited to see how that goes! It's been so fun to see them grow and mature this year and the next year is going to be even better. This kid makes my heart smile 💗