#bumblemama

[jotonomy]

If you could go on an adventure during the remaining days of the year, where would you go and what would you do?  Who would you go this?

Does going to my bed count? No? There’s only a few days left and I get to go see my family, so that’s really the most important part! ANd I wouldn’t want to skip seeing them for a different adventure. And god knows my family Brings It.

[maeganbobaegan]

10 Song Shuffle

I found this tag in my drafts because the last couple of months were a blur. Thank you @codeinedietcoke for tagging me! I’m always excited to see what will pop up...

1. curly & raquel -- martha

2. nothing -- uncle tupelo

3. i shall sing (take 7) -- van morrison

4. minimum wage -- they might be giants

5. dear john (i sent your saddle home) -- john prine

6. steve’s last ramble -- steve earle

7. ghost town -- first aid kit

8. time’s a wastin -- erykah badu

9. you better keep it on your mind -- hank williams

10. ripple -- grateful dead

I would like to tag the following fabulous people: @zer0character, @togetbackhomeward, @bumblemama, @catharticexperience, @sheeeenabobeeeena, @soulproprietorship, @soulsistrin, @crystalwitch-in-the-tardis, @causticgrip, @acertainjennuhsaisquoi 

[linseelooo]

bumblemama said: I think you look nicer

Thank you! I was going through my pictures on my phone and saw how similar they were (without honest to goodness trying!) and immediately the ‘Expectation vs. Reality’ posts popped in to my head. LOL. 

[growinguplast]

Stress trigger points? In our family, mismatched expectations or feeling unheard. Solutions? We're trying to keep listening hard and talking. As parents we find our own traits frustrating when our children do it. We're trying so hard to lead by example... Sometimes we even succeed.

Feeling unheard is one of our biggest stressors here. Sev says to me; “No, Mama. You’re not hearing me with your eyes and ears…” makes a huge impact.

Thanks for this bumblemama!

- Monique

[allherfavoritefruit]

i was tagged to answer 11 questions by bumblemama

i gather that the rules are that i answer these, then make a list of my own questions to ask other people and then tag them. i will have to think about that a minute. but for now here are my answers to her questions.

Questions: 1) what outfit makes you feel invincible? (The more detail the better)

honestly, wearing my favorite band shirt (the wave pictures), the one i got from the show where i saw them for the first and only time and got to meet them. also my jeans with paint on them from camp last year. wearing these together when i go to a new place (usually a venue to see a band) makes me feel less scared. like a safety blanket. anyone who struggles with social anxiety and has a fear of new places might understand this odd piece of information about me.

2) what is your body like in your idealised mind’s eye?

i have too much body image baggage to answer this question

3) what is your favourite sound?

when you're driving in the pouring rain and you go under an overpass and there is that instant of deafening silence. that is perfect.

4) what is your biggest luxury?

time alone. music (spending money on albums and going to shows)

5) how do you buy your groceries: lots of little visits to a variety of different shops, one big supermarket trip or online delivery?

one big trip each week to a few shops and then little trips throughout the week for different requests

6) who do you admire, and why?

i don't think i have a specific person in mind. i admire people who have figured out how to follow their passions.

7) what is your most effective household cold remedy?

vitamin c and zinc or emergen-c, lots of fluids, rest, extra garlic in food that won't be cooked (like guacamole).

8) how much sleep do you get each night?

depends, usually 6-8

9) what is your comfort?

making things, i feel most at peace with myself when i'm really engrossed in what i'm working on. also my bed. i love being in my bed.

10) what do you feel guilty about?

not cooking as much as i used to. not organizing as many outings as i used to. being a hermit. but with 3 kids who are now teens/young adults who are very independent and with various schedules, life is just evolving and i am simply present as much as possible for when they need me.

11) is there anyone on tumblr that you’d like to give a hug to right now?

silencexists

[canada-2-england]

@bumblemama oh I know! My first experience with a slug here in the UK was in the dark and I was naive and figured I wouldn't need something on my feet to take the trash out and squish... I stepped on one massive fat slug with bare feet and freaked out. Needless to say I no longer venture outside without at least a pair of flip-flops on.