24 days ago, I entered my fifth decade. Finished my 30s. Turned 30 years older than 10. Okay, okay. Yes. I turned 40. Forty seems such a milestone. It even sounds important. Go on. Say it out loud. (Once again, with gusto.) And yet, when I thought about sitting down to write this post, I … Continue reading [16] The Big Four-Zero
[15] I’ll Be There For You
Friends. Friends. Friends. When you’ve got three kids from dawn ‘til dusk, who needs them? Me. I need them. Because, really... when you add up all the stuff that my family and I have been dealing with over the last few months – hell, that I’ve been dealing with over the last few months – … Continue reading [15] I’ll Be There For You
[14] The Trailing Spouse
The Trailing Spouse. It’s a term I’ve only recently come to know, describing a reality I’ve only recently come to experience. Learning this term from a dear friend of mine was one of those moments when in an instant, the entirety of your experience just seems to make sense. As humans, we’re constantly searching for … Continue reading [14] The Trailing Spouse
[13] Land of Extremes
As a tribute to the little things I am enjoying about living in the United States, last week’s post got me thinking. The last two months have signified an extreme up-and-down journey for my family and me. And, like I recounted, America seems to be a land of extremes. Can I start with the elephant … Continue reading [13] Land of Extremes
[12] Party in the USA
Two months, Clare. You’re a whole two months in. What have you learned? Mere minutes before beginning this blog, I was asking myself this exact question. Things have been tough; there’s no doubt about that. My head’s been spinning off its axis. This place sure is crazy – a land of extremes. But for all … Continue reading [12] Party in the USA
[11] My Head’s Spinning
There are big brownie points up for grabs here, everyone: do you remember the verse one opening line of All Saints’ seminal 1997 hit, Never Ever? ...No? Come on! You’re missing out. It’s poetic and supremely relevant stuff: My head’s spinning Boy, I’m in a daze I feel isolated Don’t want to communicate Too right … Continue reading [11] My Head’s Spinning
[10] I Feel the Earth Move
At exactly 2:39am last Thursday morning, I was jolted awake by a very big, very unfamiliar sound. I’d had a few wines at dinner, so perhaps that’s why it took me a few moments to fully register that someone was breaking in to our house. Or at least that’s what I thought it was. Two … Continue reading [10] I Feel the Earth Move
[9] Love Letter
Three under four wasn’t (see: isn’t) always easy. It takes a village, that’s for sure. And this is why I miss my mothers’ group. For those who may not be so familiar with the (Australian) term, a mothers’ group is a group of first-time mothers and their babies assigned a group by their local council … Continue reading [9] Love Letter
[8] Santa Baby
Given it’s almost December 25th, I’m going to admit it: a Northern Hemisphere Christmas is just, well, better. I love everything about this time of year. I lap up Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas and unbox my stash of Christmas cheer as soon as December 1st rolls around. This devoted Christmas junkie absolutely lives for it. … Continue reading [8] Santa Baby
[GUEST POST] Cam: N00b
News just in: Cam’s passed day one at his new job. Excited, conflicted, and all N00b’d up, he decided to drop by and tell us a little about his first impressions... *** I was glad I didn't wear a tie. That morning, the morning of my first day, I put one on and looked in … Continue reading [GUEST POST] Cam: N00b