I’ve been posting some heavy stuff lately so I’m going to try something lighter. This is a list of things I like a lot: Gentleman Jack Nitro Cold Brew with sweet cream Grilled corn on the cob Ellenos yogurt – any flavor, it’s a miracle yogurt Texts from my friends Julian’s smiles Watching my...
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I’ll admit it. I had no empathy for parents with screaming children on planes before having kids. I thought I did but I’m guilty of the dirty looks and the sighs of annoyance. But I had no idea. No clue the stress the parents are under. The worry about other people getting pissed your...
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Lately I’ve been writing somewhat surface level posts. It’s not for lack of ideas or deep thoughts. I’m just not sure I can be that intense right now. I’m so immersed in mourning the loss of my parents. And dealing with the long days of parenting. And trying to take care of my family....
Continue readingThe Love
I’m exhausted. It’s been a long day of funeral visiting hours and memorial services. And I need to go to sleep. But I feel the love. From my wonderful family. For my parents. For all of us. It’s been so great to spend time with the people who have seen me grow and grown...
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There is no possible way I could encompass what an incredible family I have in one short post. No way. But I will try for a minute to explain how grateful I am for my family. My wife- epically patient, understanding, hilarious, instinctual, generous My boys- beautiful, so funny, creative, blue eyed, silly, my...
Continue readingFussy
Everyone is fussy after a long day. This is all I have in me to write tonight. Maybe inspiration will strike tomorrow....
Continue readingReady To Mourn
It’s been two months since my dad passed away. We are heading home to Ohio tomorrow to celebrate him with my family. I’m nervous about the trip for a number of reasons not least of which is traveling with two kids and really disliking flying in general. But I’m also nervous because I know...
Continue readingKeep It Simple
I tried to write something sentimental last night and then we had a truly hellacious night. So I’m going to keep it simple tonight and say we made it through another day. We will make it through tonight. And tomorrow. And the next day. We’re in this together. The Shumways. Shumway Shumhow. We’ll be...
Continue readingAn Incredible Mother
Tonight both of our boys did not want to sleep. One fought it by being active. The other cried and cried and cried. I was with one. Kady was with the other. At points it seemed like the chaos would last forever. I prayed. I worried. But we got through it. In times like...
Continue readingNeed Sleepie
This was my mom’s favorite quote from Tommy Boy. Makes me smile to think of her laughing at it. I don’t know how she and my dad got any sleep with three of us rascals all two years apart. When I was a baby my brothers were two and four. We were active and...
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