Posts Tagged ‘Zeb’

Inspiration Monday – The (Official) Birth of a Family

It’s been a busy few weeks. Two spent in Southern California, visiting, meeting, working, creating and exploring. And then we headed back to Nevada for a very special court date. Yes! It’s official! Justin and Zeb’s adoption has been finalized! It feels good to call official what we’ve known for almost a decade. It also [...]

Good Men Do Exist

I remember being pregnant with Zeb and facing the decision every young mother is forced to faced. Being 17 and looking at single-motherhood pretty much guarantees that people will go to great lengths to scare the shit out of you. The intentions might be well-meaning but the message still feels pretty miserable: Parenting sucks, it’s [...]

Our 4th Unschooling Anniversary (And Growth)

I love unschooling. I know that probably goes without saying, but it’s good for me to be reminded sometimes. Yesterday was our fourth unschooling anniversary. Four years ago we made one choice that changed our world. And today I’m reminded just how phenomenal and empowering a choice it was. See, I don’t love unschooling because [...]

Green Bay Highlights

We spent several weeks in La Crosse, Wisconsin, spending time with Justin’s family. He’s posted those highlights here. After La Crosse, we headed back across Wisconsin to a small town an hour outside Green Bay. Zeb’s Gramma flew into town and we met her at her brother’s home for five beautiful days. Tom and Mary [...]

Everything As A Resource (Or Things I Never Thought I’d Say)

I’ve recently said two things I never thought I’d say: “I really just want to eat, not smell dirty underwear.” “I’m getting my 10 year old 11 year old a cell phone.” I won’t even try to explain the first. But the second…well, it’s pretty self-explanatory. Zeb got a cell phone for his birthday. He [...]