Tag Archives: holidays

Peace, Light and Love

Posted on December 24, 2020 by andthewindscreamsmary

The holidays can feel so hard and unkind when you’re struggling. No matter the cause – grief does not discriminate. Holding space in my heart for those who are struggling this holiday season, who feel tired and lonely and hopeless. … Continue reading →

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M-Day

Posted on May 13, 2018 by andthewindscreamsmary
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Mele Kalikimaka III

Posted on December 23, 2017 by andthewindscreamsmary

No, I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth. We’ve moved in to our new home and are closing on the sale of our old home early next month. Packing, moving and unpacking is tough – add a one … Continue reading →

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A Cliché

Posted on December 31, 2016 by andthewindscreamsmary

I returned to the gym today for the first time since I was 30 weeks pregnant. I exercised (well, walked and practiced yoga) until about 30 weeks, at which point I hit a wall and working out became too tiring … Continue reading →

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Mele Kalikimaka (Part Deux)

Posted on December 4, 2016 by andthewindscreamsmary

I remember writing this post last year around this time, about how I was throwing myself into the holiday spirit. I am doing the same this year, but it’s a little less forced now that McLovin is here and my heart … Continue reading →

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McLovin’s Birth Story

Posted on November 23, 2016 by andthewindscreamsmary

It’s been (almost) a week since McLovin was born, give or take a few hours. It’s strange to think that we haven’t even reached his due date yet – he wasn’t due until Monday the 28th. So really he could … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by andthewindscreamsmary

The Husband and I are staying in this NYE. I have no desire to go out and celebrate and be out on the roads tonight. I don’t feel particularly celebratory – although 2015 had its ups and good times, and … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2013

Posted on December 24, 2015 by andthewindscreamsmary

12/24/13 It’s Christmas Eve. Time is going by quickly in some respects, slowly in others. The Husband is over his aunt’s house with his family. I am home watching Christmas movies with my dog and cat. That is fine with … Continue reading →

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Airing a Grievance {Happy Festivus Georgie!}

Posted on December 23, 2015 by andthewindscreamsmary

Today is Festivus! For those of you that are Seinfeld fans I am sure you are well versed in the holiday that Frank Costanza created because he despised all commercial and religious aspects of Christmas. For those of you that … Continue reading →

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Mele Kalikimaka

Posted on December 13, 2015 by andthewindscreamsmary

Last year I wrote about how I wasn’t in the Christmas/holiday spirit. I was sad, angry and bitter and I just didn’t care. We put up zero decorations, didn’t send cards, didn’t even have a tree. After all that had … Continue reading →

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