by suelarkinsweems | Feb 27, 2012 | On Military Life
We’re preparing for an international move to Japan. If you’ve missed the details, you can read a little here or here. After getting over the initial shock of extreme downsizing, I realized we have already been working that direction, and this move is going to...
by suelarkinsweems | Feb 24, 2012 | Mumblings and Misadventures
I haven’t had to teach this week, which should mean that I have all sorts of scintillating news about what the Weems have been up to or a plethora of poems for the coming spring. Pffffttt…. We stayed home. The kids worked on school. We went to the zoo one morning. I...
by suelarkinsweems | Feb 23, 2012 | Mumblings and Misadventures
Happy birthday to my Momma. Here she is with my grandmothers (and me!) in 1974. She can destroy me in Monopoly. She crosses the continent like she was crossing the street to see us. She is an amazing mom, teacher, and friend. Love you, Mom! Have a great...
by suelarkinsweems | Feb 15, 2012 | On Family
Ransom had his swim championships last weekend. He swam well, and I remembered that I am not a good bleacher parent, although I am getting better. I have the talk with myself before we arrive. I will not yell at the edge of the pool like a raving looney or flap my...
by suelarkinsweems | Feb 14, 2012 | Mumblings and Misadventures
I’ve had the same valentine for sixteen years. Against all odds, we keep choosing each other day after day, month after month, year after year. My heart is heavy for friends who are alone again this year- some have not found a valentine who stays, some have lost a...
