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{photo source – san kazakgascar}

tasting :: homemade butternut squash enchiladas (flour tortillas making them perfection), mushroom panini and beet salad from magpie and lemon lavender cupcake from sugar plum vegan.

hearing ::  the avett brothers and the hub’s band, san kazakgascar, live.

smelling :: watermelon juice in the baby’s hair.

seeing :: our backyard become more of an outdoor living space and plane tickets to texas to visit my mom.

feeling ::  grateful for friends and the opportunity to see so many of them.

wishing/hoping :: for lots of laughs and a room full of resting yogis.

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{photo source – we heart it }

tasting :: grilled pork bahn mi from huong lan and joy the baker’s simple vegan chocolate cake via amy.

hearing ::  rhett miller and the serial lady killers play at the independent in sf.

smelling :: cool breezes.

seeing :: ruby’s doctor for her 18 month well baby appointment and a pile of new-to-me clothes and books from a tiny swap party.

feeling ::  exhilarated from zumba days later. also – happy to have some time together with my little family and to be able to escape the heat into the bay area.

wishing/hoping :: for little girl to enjoy seeing papa play music tonight and for easy sleep for all after the excitement.

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{photo source – we heart it }

tasting :: orzo salad and bubbly water lemonade with watermelon chunks – it’s hot outside!

hearing ::  ruby jabber to herself in the fun garden, at the water table and in the stroller. man, she’s got a lot to say!

smelling :: my rubber yoga mat on the bedroom hardwood floor. why have i not thought to practice in my bedroom before?

seeing :: the temperature hit the 100s and my anxiety about it never-ever-never-cooling-off again rise.

feeling ::  elated my sweetheart is home for the summer!

wishing/hoping :: for a slow and intentionally spent summer break.

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{photo source – we heart it }

tasting :: crumb-top coffee cake and pita pizza with daiya shreads, artichoke hearts, olives and roasted red peppers.

hearing ::  rhett miller and old 97’s latest: the dreamer, the interpreter, grand theater volumes 1 and 2 in preparation for the rm and the serial lady killers show in sf on the 19th.

smelling :: freshly laundered sheets, towels, blankets and every piece of clothing we own. {by the way, when does the unending pile of  laundry stop?}

seeing :: a full calendar. may need to cut some stuff out to honor ruby and my need for quiet these last few days of the school year.

feeling :: frustrated. ruby is working on a couple more teeth and so it’s all wet t-shirts and snotty noses and grumping around kinda being naughty.  also see: in need of adult company sans my child. anyone want to hang out in the afternoons?

wishing/hoping :: to slow down to enjoy my last week of solo parenting of the school year.

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{photo source – we heart it }

tasting :: vegan coconut chocolate pudding pie.

hearing ::  “spider” “patta cake” “please” spoken in a way only a mama could understand and yet a major communication breakthrough this week.

smelling :: fresh air on ruby’s cheek’s on our morning walks.

seeing :: former students and co-workers. miss them!

feeling :: lighter than last week.

wishing/hoping :: to have a fun last couple of weeks of spring.

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{baking assistant – photo credit: vanessa}

tasting :: triple berry pie. {thanks, vanessa!}

hearing ::  harry belafonte’s pandora station which inspired much kitchen dancing with ru.

smelling :: method’s limited edition lime + salt all-purpose cleaner. loved it at first and then 12 hours later not so much. it turned into yucky perfume in my kitchen. back to target you go.

seeing :: so much sadness in so many of my friends and struggling to figure out how to help or what to say.

feeling :: like hugging my people tightly, even if it is  from a distance.

wishing/hoping :: all of my people experiencing rough times get some relief and comfort.

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{frog bubbles – photo credit: me}

tasting :: vegan chocolate chip cookies crumbled in vanilla coconut milk ice cream and fritos. {no, not together}

hearing ::  myself read it’s time to sleep, my love 1,322 times and ruby inconsolably crying.

smelling :: nasal allergy meds – enough with the allergies already.

seeing :: our friends’ brand new adopted son {heart swells} and life-long dear friends for mother’s day breakfast.

feeling :: tired despite napping with the tiny grump every day this week. who knew other people’s tantrums could be so exhausting?

wishing/hoping :: i remember a toddler’s tantrums are about their frustration and not commentary on my parenting skills – ie don’t take it personally.

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{ruby the scientist – photo credit: me}

tasting :: vegan creamy garlic noodles.

hearing ::  buh-by and whining. lots and lots of whining. like a song you can’t quite get out of your head.

smelling :: chai all over the chair in the living room. *sigh* at least it wasn’t hot when it got spilled.

seeing :: myself fall into a trap of daa and lots of baby science.

feeling :: vulnerable.

wishing/hoping :: i remember to take time for myself and exercise every day because it makes me feel better.

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{ruby in the sprinkler – photo credit: me}

tasting :: chicken chow fun from pho bac and pork sandwiches from fat face.

hearing ::  good byes from family and squeals of delight in the sprinkler and on the swing.

smelling :: the great outdoors on ruby’s cheeks when she comes in from playing.

seeing :: our regular play date friends and aunties.

feeling :: overcome by emotion aka a bit weepy.

wishing/hoping :: the crazy spring heat doesn’t kill me this week.

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{dad, sharon and ruby – photo credit: me}

tasting :: manna bread and english breakfast tea.

hearing ::  ruby say “moo”, “baa” and “lalala”.

smelling :: redwoods

seeing :: my dad and sharon falling head over heels for little bear.

feeling :: thrilled my family is spending time with our new family.

wishing/hoping :: for more memory making.

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{photo credit: me}

tasting :: tofu tacos.

hearing ::  the wise/friendly/loving voices of so many friends.

smelling :: flonase – the three allergy medicines together are the trick!

seeing :: 4 of ruby’s molars come in this week, dripping wet shirt fronts, and lots and lots of snot.

feeling :: grateful for such ridiculously amazing women in my life.

wishing/hoping :: you can join me at swap asana today.

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{photo credit: pinterest – also see: tami the rusty yogi}

tasting :: veggie enchiladas.

hearing ::  ruby yell “mmmm0oooorrrrrre” every time i get something from the fridge or anyone is eating anything anywhere.

smelling :: spring.

seeing :: the inside of it’s all yoga! for a class! or two! or three! {it’s lovely}

feeling :: exhausted, yet connected.

wishing/hoping :: you can join me at swap asana on april 21st.

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{photo credit: google images}

tasting :: sweet potato, black bean, corn burritos.

hearing ::  ruby screaming bloody murder in the car.

smelling :: cows, sheep, pigs, ducks, geese, chickens, goats and rabbits at the little farm.

seeing :: photos. yogis and ruby as a yogi.

feeling :: down in the dumps and starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

wishing/hoping :: for a brighter outlook.

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{photo credit: vanessa}

tasting :: tea, mandarins and soy yogurt.

hearing ::  no! no! no! {little girlfriend has a new favorite word}

smelling :: the rain. i seriously never get tired of this smell.

seeing :: so many babies – play dates, singing class and story time at the library.

feeling :: sickie. a touch of the flu? i hope it is fast.

wishing/hoping :: for a quick recovery and a super fun spring break.

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tasting :: cucumber martinis, curly fries and pb+j on sourdough.

hearing ::  ruby chatting up a storm with my friends and a judge say it is final.

smelling :: the courthouse.

seeing :: out-of-town and close by friends.

feeling :: loved and relieved. birthdays and happy judges are a good thing.

wishing/hoping :: an easy breezy week – the countdown to spring break has begun!

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{via – we heart it} note: only 3 or less months a year – sorry, portland.

tasting :: burrito con pollo sans dairy and maple brown sugar frosted mini wheats with rice milk

hearing ::  rain on the rooftop and npr in the background all day

smelling :: all the smelly candles at target and coming home to light fragrance free tea lights instead

seeing :: babies playing together.

feeling :: anxious. little girl had her first brush with separation and man, she meant business. amazing clarity after a brilliant session with my therapist.

wishing/hoping :: for an easeful court date monday and a rockin’ birthday tuesday.

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{via – pinterest}

tasting :: vegan tastiness from the tgbts recipe archive and a delicious decidedly non vegan meal at the waterboy

hearing ::  the baby squeal with delight as we dance to this and this and this.

smelling :: gas from all the leaf blowers. would it hurt people to use a damn rake?

seeing :: 20 snoozers on sunday and photos of my sweet baby girl

feeling :: intense pain from the tiny little bite ruby gave my arm. any advice if she keeps this up?

wishing/hoping :: for an easy breezy week full of laughs and good health – gotta get ready for my birthday week.

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tasting :: kiwi and blueberries in soy vanilla yogurt

hearing ::  the score of the artist.

smelling :: the first rain of the season. it’s not really the first, but since it’s been so dry, it smells like it.

seeing :: new friends, co-workers and so many visitors from our yes and yes adoption post.

feeling :: like all my pieces have been put back together, thanks to magic hands.

wishing/hoping :: our meeting with our social worker goes well this morning.

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tasting :: skillet gnocchi with swiss chard and white beans {i’ll post the recipe later – delish!}

hearing ::  a lot of whiny half-crying from mrs-just-doesn’t-feel-quite-right {cold be gone and teeth be in already!}

smelling :: rosemary baked potatoes

seeing :: the park most days this week

feeling ::  like i just jumped off a cliff – i asked for another year off of parental leave {!!!} i know it’s the right thing to do for our family, but yikes.

wishing/hoping :: for all our big scary grown up paper work businessy business {life insurance, taxes, court readoption} to finish themselves already. boo on being a grown up.

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tasting :: dilly egg salad on toasted sourdough and trader joe’s vegan chocolate chip cookies

hearing ::  babies talking and the greatest hits according to me – aka my old 97’s fantasy set list.

smelling :: freshly laundered baby clothes and burt’s bees baby shampoo.

seeing :: friends and ruby charm the pants off everyone in the waiting room at the court-house.

feeling ::  less lonely. i’ve been surprised how isolated i feel sometimes when i’m just with the baby all day.

wishing/hoping :: for all our big scary grown up paper work businessy business {life insurance, taxes, court readoption} to settle down and get finished with the least amount of hair pulling out.

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tasting :: raw macaroons from the co-op and a delicious vegetarian lunch from orphan.

hearing ::  the baby wheezing like our asthmatic cat.

smelling :: spring {and sneezing}.

seeing :: the baby fight the nurse to the bitter end over her breathing treatment. girl’s got spunk.

feeling ::  almost healed myself and SO GLAD the baby is recovering too.

wishing/hoping :: for good health for our little family and yours too.

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tasting :: chai with extra cardamom.

hearing ::  snoring from me and the little one.

smelling :: citrus cough drops.

seeing :: the doctor and naps as essential to my healing.

feeling ::  better, but not quite well. bronchitis is for the birds, friends.

wishing/hoping :: that ruby’s cough doesn’t last as long as mine has.

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tasting :: eggplant chickpea hummus.

hearing ::  babies and mamas sing at art beast and myself sound like a seal when i cough.

smelling :: eucalyptus in the steam room.

seeing :: two more teeth coming in on the top. our girl is growing up!

feeling ::  decidedly more confident and like i got this thing. although this cough/cold thing has got to go.

wishing/hoping :: to kick this cold and feel better already.

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tasting :: zen tea with my most favorite neighbor while my kid chased hers around the kitchen.

hearing ::  science friday on wednesday. podcasts keep a new solo mama company.

smelling :: rain at the deserted playground.

seeing :: the gym three out of five days this week.

feeling ::  delicate. we’re in a land of transition where it could all go horribly wrong in a moment. {see?}

wishing/hoping :: to find a place of peace and comfort in the transition.

A quote that really resonated this week:

The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves. –  Pema Chodron – When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

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{photo credit: v3}

tasting :: biscotti from vanessa and a new freedom in the form of ruby sleeping in the car.

hearing ::  the amazing classic rock play list in the weight room: wings, bon jovi, styx…

smelling :: magpie at lunchtime.

seeing :: ruby’s teeth breaking through and her amazing squinchy face {see above}.

feeling ::  supported. thanks for all the comments on the co-sleeping post.

wishing/hoping :: to enjoy the last few days of jed’s parental leave.

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{via} – this is definitely *not* a picture of mine.

tasting :: pasta with roasted vegetables and green monster smoothies. {what is it about january that actually makes me eat fruit and veggies?}

hearing ::  waves crashing on the beach.

smelling :: the ocean.

seeing :: grandma for lunch in the bay area and grandpa for lunch in sacramento.

feeling ::  sleepy. girlfriend is teething and so we’re all a little bit cranky.

wishing/hoping :: for the patience to get through teething without too much damage.

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tasting :: pork fat sausage from lao kitchen and homemade marion berry smoothies.

hearing ::  ruby chatter up a storm.

smelling :: clean laundry.

seeing :: baby’s dinner all over the front of me. twice in 30 minutes.

feeling ::  like jenna was able to articulate some of my many complicated feelings about christmas.

wishing/hoping :: for a safe and fun new year’s eve.

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{super ruby!}

tasting :: bbq’d pork sandwiches.

hearing ::  baby laughing.

smelling :: new radio flyer wagon tires.

seeing :: our baby turn 1.

feeling ::  all kinds! happy she’s home, sad we missed the first 9 months, glad we’ve decided to hold off on christmas until after her birthday. december babies get the short end of the stick. and so many more…

wishing/hoping :: everyone has a merry christmas.

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tasting :: hot water, lemon and honey.

hearing ::  baby coughing.

smelling :: not much – too congested.

seeing :: our social worker for a post placement visit.

feeling ::  so much better today – thank goodness for hot baths, long naps and cold medicine!

wishing/hoping :: we all continue to get better and avoid any other viruses.

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tasting :: acorn squash bread from stinky buddha.

hearing ::  rhett miller play some of my favorites – new and old.

smelling :: burt’s bees baby shampoo.

seeing :: so many friends – i can really get used to this.

feeling ::  thankful for the opportunity to create a holiday season of my choosing – thanks madeleine!

wishing/hoping :: i keep following my wellness prescription.

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