Black Belt Mama
Most karate moms just do the commute; this one is working towards her black belt
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I Should Probably Warn You - 3 days ago
Dear Friend (coming from hours away to help me pack today): I should probably warn you that I went on a cleaning strike about two weeks ago. I have kept true to my word. I've found that when the strike... Topics: Moving
Best Friend for a Reason - 4 days ago
I was feeling emotional and grumpy yesterday. I'm overwhelmed with packing, grumpy about having to move out of my house before I wanted to (and into my parent's house, who seem to be grouching to everyone in my family about... Topics: Mental Strain for Mama
Completely Overwhelmed - 5 days ago
We're moving on Saturday and I feel like we'll never be ready to go. I am completely overwhelmed with all of the crap we've accumulated over the last five years. I don't even have time to go through it and... Topics: Moving
Proud Owners of a Footprint - 8 days ago
On Monday we had stakes. On Tuesday we had the promising beginnings of a hole. On Thursday, we thought they were pretty much done digging. We were pretty happy about it. We were especially happy because there is a clause... Topics: Building the BBM House
Thankful, Hectic, Proud - 9 days ago
This morning, a friend took both of the girls to play with her four daughters so I could have a couple hours to pack in peace (i.e. pack up all the things the girls don't want me to pack). Is... Topics: Building the BBM House, Mental Strain for Mama, Moving






















