We currently live in a three-bedroom dwelling. We also have three children. Given the fact that me and my husband cohabitate in one room that leaves two rooms for three children. We have the youngest in a small room by herself, and the two older children share a bigger bedroom. We tried many constellations of … Continue reading Waiting for your kids to go to sleep
Having to maintain little girl hair is by far the worst responsibility I have ever had in my life (this is clearly a vast exaggeration). My daughters were not blessed with my husbands' lush curly locks, rather they were gifted with my limp fine hair. All I can say is thank god they got … Continue reading Girl Hair
Valentines day like any other holiday in our house is honored and celebrated with reverence and LOTS of preparation. There is very little to be found in the vain of commercialism, except of course the local artisanal chocolates that I demand be gifted to me. All other valentines and tokens of love are crafted by … Continue reading To love and all the greater things
I know the title is offputting, but hang in with me here. I myself have never thought of myself as a feminist. Sure am a strong woman, I believe in equality for all, but my believes extend far beyond my own gender and apply to humanity. I find that the current role of feminism is … Continue reading Raising a feminist son
I am a collector and crafter things. I spend much of my time procuring the very best items to come into my home and the rest of my time is spent making beautiful items to adorn my home. And if ever anybody comes into my home and likes one of those items there is a … Continue reading An ode to things
Do you know what I love about the word prodigy? That it can mean both marvelous and monstrous. I find traveling with children to be both of these things. There is a distinct peace that comes from three children in the back seat of a Subaru, just enough room for the proper car seats and … Continue reading Reflections on Traveling with your prodigy
Throughout life, there are times where we need to stop. Take stock of what is important and what really matters. It is my belief that in an ideal circumstance this can be done throughout your average day. However it is my personal experience that life can creep up unnoticed, and take space of these times. … Continue reading Starting Anew
once upon a time I was wild and wonderful. I was the kind of girl that brought the party, I was the kind of girl who when I introduce myself to people they said "oh you're Kaylin", I was the kind of girl that pictures are painted for and road trips are taking four. I … Continue reading Forgotten Things
Yesterday we celebrated Martinmas. where we live we tend to cultivate a festival life that is better known in Eastern Europe. The story of Saint Martin is this; Martin was a prince. His father forced him to be a soldier despite the fact that he was a pacifist. As a pacifist he chose to be … Continue reading Lighting the darkness
With blurry eyes this morning I was making my children breakfast when my daughter comes up to me and says "how do you like them apples?" I literally did not know what to say because it was so hysterical to me but clearly a very serious question for her. I often find myself in these … Continue reading How do you like them apples?
The Hot Mess Homestead 