(Vent)

May 1st is generally when it settles in me that skid will be here soon.

Per her school calendar, May 30th is the last day of school, but in true BM form, skid isn’t allowed to finish out the year, with the rest of her peers, because BM wants skid outta there. 

Probably even more so this year, because BM is due to have a baby any day now.

I think of you guys often and miss getting on ST daily. 

We moved a month ago and I feel like we’re finally settling in enough to take a breather. 

The last 30 days have been SO hectic. Lots and lots of cleaning. Trips to Lowe’s. Trips to IKEA. Kitchen demolition/renovation/evicting the squirrel that had access to our attic from a small hole on the outside siding, and having workers all up in my space for the better part of a week. Painting the entire interior of the house. Planning our garden and getting our raised garden beds ready. 

As of today, I’ve been on Step Talk for 2 years. Boy, does time fly.

Ironically, today is also BM’s wedding day to marry dudebro. I doubt BM getting married will change ANYTHING. I’m optimistic like that - or pessimistic - depending how you look at it. DH and I also find it strange because we’re 99% sure there will be no more children in BM’s future. Skid is enough of a cramp in her style already.

Has the BM in your life remarried? How did that work out?

What are your (family's) New Year's Day food superstitions or traditions?

I grew-up on the west coast in California. Not a New Year’s Day thing for us, but on NYE our tradition was that our door was open to family and friends. We did a large spread of finger foods, usually meats/veggies/dips, and several pots of homemade fondue with San Francisco sourdough bread. No superstitions.