Tag Archives: motherhood

The Gap

Posted on March 23, 2014 by kellyinrepeat

“Always there’s that space between what you feel and what you do, and in that gap, all human sadness lies.” Rodrigue George I am sitting in the parking lot of the dumpiest warehouse in all of Indiana. Inside there are … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons in Denim

Posted on March 21, 2014 by kellyinrepeat

Today a girl at school entered my office at 8:00. I don’t know her well, only from a study hall. Once I teased her about how many letter A’s there are in her name. She was wearing gym pants and … Continue reading →

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Painted Black

Posted on February 25, 2014 by kellyinrepeat

“She’s growing straight lines Where once were flowers She is streamlined She is taking the shade down From the light” –Suzanne Vega, Straight Lines I have been lying in bed for two hours now, staring at the ceiling and deciding … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on February 4, 2014 by kellyinrepeat

“Dumbed down and numbed by time and age. Your dreams that catch the world the cage. The highway sets the traveler’s stage. All exits look the same.” -The Avett Brothers, I and Love and You I had the worst insomnia … Continue reading →

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Terms of Endearment

Posted on January 21, 2014 by kellyinrepeat

“If you’re wondering, am I capableGod knows I amAnd if it’s meant to beI will go alone, God knows I can” -The Avett Brothers, Bring Your Love to Me When I was in sixth grade all of my friends kept … Continue reading →

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Feeling My Way Through the Darkness

Posted on January 13, 2014 by kellyinrepeat

I started to get a cold last Wednesday night. I know exactly when it started because I was super weepy and tired after I dropped Elizabeth off for an 8pm volleyball practice and knew that I had to kill two … Continue reading →

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Are You There, God? It’s Me, Kelly

Posted on November 26, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

“I like one hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain and things that are pink. I hate pimples, baked potatoes, when my mother’s mad, and religious holidays.” ― Judy Blume, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret So here I am, lit … Continue reading →

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Free Print

Posted on November 13, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

I love mail and love free stuff, so today, I am giving away this print. To win, leave a comment that, in a single sentence, tells me about a “bad mom” moment, and a winner will be chosen at random … Continue reading →

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Lost, but Bouncing Back

Posted on November 2, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

William’s school picture came back. So did Luke’s. We are still waiting for Lizzie’s, but I will tell you right now that no matter what that photo looks like, the image that will forever be burned in my mind from … Continue reading →

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Happy Re-Birthday, David

Posted on October 27, 2013 by kellyinrepeat

“Always remember there is nothing worth sharing than the love that let us share our name.” -The Avett Brothers I am sitting in a cold parking lot outside a grocery store. I am supposed to be at Lizzie’s last team … Continue reading →

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