Category Archives: On being ADHD

Crazy? Perhaps.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Scattermom

In my experience, there are at least two common themes among DIYers– the desire for nice things/surroundings and the inability (either tangible or mental) to fork out wads of cash to do so. For yes, declareth the masses– she embodied … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Remodel: Phase II

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Scattermom

Remember the Phase I post from a few days ago? You wonder– is she actually done?! Done is often such a subjective word, don’t you think? It’s like perfect– can the pure meaning of those words exist in the world … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Remodel: Phase I

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Scattermom

Yes, it’s Phase I– of Version 4. This isn’t the first transformation for our kitchen and all the big ticket items (new floors, cabinets, appliances that aren’t brown) have long been paid for. But thus far, the total investment in … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Love

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Scattermom

This was the little story that JB and I (snort, who we kidding, it was I, all I) included on our wedding announcement. Sweet, hunh? Now, that I rediscovered the thing a few hours after screeching for him to bring … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Scattermom

No, really. Happy Holidays. And maybe even Merry Christmas, but when I say it I really mean, Merry Time of Santa Claus, Good Cheer and Delicious Apple Cider. I’ve seen this blog post circulated around facebook for a few weeks, … Continue reading →

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No, Don’t throw that away!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Scattermom

I am sort of a hoarder-light. There are so many things that I can look at and think, “NO, that’s not GARBAGE! It can be reused. Into what, I have no idea.” My darling husband is more of a, once … Continue reading →

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My Creative Mind

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Scattermom

Long before I had my own children, I overheard a stranger lightly scold her child’s use of his “creative mind” at a grocery store. That child was 1) old enough to know better, and 2) opening all of the freezer … Continue reading →

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How Did This Happen?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Scattermom

Once upon a time (or 9 years ago, yesterday) a girl married this boy. Within her own little micro-culture, she was well known as a commitment-phobic feminist who wanted nothing to do with marriage, having/raising kids, or station wagons. She … Continue reading →

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Stuttering, this is new.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Scattermom

See, just as soon as I decide there is nothing to worry about growth wise with Elliot, he develops a stutter. And I don’t mean a simple st-st-stutter. Nope, it’s more of a s-s-s-s-st-st-st-st-st-stutter. He’ll be 3 in November and … Continue reading →

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Oh! The Places You’ll Go

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Scattermom

Dr. Suess made some really excellent points, didn’t he? – I don’t buy all the coolest new toys. – I like to decorate, but I like to DIY. Paying more than something is worth causes chest pains, nor will I … Continue reading →

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