Written by Kristin Sample on March 23, 2020
Homeschooling–Captain’s Log Day 1
education . family . motherhood . texasWe did some language arts this morning. How I wish I could just be like “Read for an hour” while I go screw around on my laptop and maybe answer an email. That wouldn’t work. They need more structure than that. It went well for Jackson. He read for a solid thirty minutes than did
Written by Kristin Sample on December 24, 2019
The Sample family Christmas letter: 2019 edition
C.K. . family . friends . health . long island . motherhood . pets . texas . travel
Written by Kristin Sample on July 14, 2018
The School of Life: My first trip to a crystal store
C.K. . family . health . pets . texasI know this will be special. I tell this to my Instagram followers and my daughter Darcy as we sit in the car and stare at the awning of the store. The Golden Orb. I make a video in which I sing “The Golden Orb. Love and Light” and quickly post it to my IG
Written by Kristin Sample on April 10, 2018
Walt the Crossing Guard isn’t there…and I’m beside myself
motherhood . texas . UncategorizedWe’ve arrived at a sad hiatus in our tales from the school drop-off/pick-up carpool lanes. I’ve written about him before—our beloved crossing guard at Jackson’s elementary school, the Godfather of School Intersections. Actually, my first post about Walt was largely satirical. He had reprimanded me, wielding his whistle like a whip. But I wrote it
Written by Kristin Sample on January 25, 2018
The Yahoo Mom Group…you know what I’m talking ’bout.
motherhood . texas . UncategorizedI’ve written a short story version of this and submitted it to McSweeney’s. If I get published, we will all be famous. Stop. Collaborate. And listen. These words, spoken by lyricist and philosopher and house renovator Vanilla Ice, are basically the main tenants of any good Yahoo or Facebook group for moms. We help each
Written by Kristin Sample on November 10, 2017
The “Jesus was an American” Assembly
education . family . motherhood . texasI haven’t written about Darcy’s new preschool yet. And because she really loves her teacher and the school is such a sweet place I’ve stayed away from writing anything that—while I would mean it as humorous cultural commentary—would come off as hurtful. Truly, it’s a lovely little school. Let me just set the scene
Written by Kristin Sample on October 6, 2017
A Brave New Pug
family . health . pets . texas . UncategorizedThatcher had surgery yesterday. She had a small skin cancer tumor on her chest. The vet, who I really like, used phrases like “mastic cells” and “clean surgical margins” And I used phrases like “cost” and “bill.” Go ahead and judge. But yes, with an 11-year-old pug, I have some concerns about spending good money
Written by Kristin Sample on September 26, 2017
My dentist, book clubs, and Jump Rope for the Heart
education . family . health . motherhood . texas . UncategorizedI’ll be honest. This post is just one big lead up to how much I dislike Jump Rope for the Heart. I went to the dentist yesterday. I love the office but they are a chatty bunch. The dentist, Dr. Rooster-in-the-hen-house, is a friendly, older man with a sanguine face and a deep abiding respect
Written by Kristin Sample on September 15, 2017
You, Sir, are kicked out of “The Menagerie”
motherhood . texas . Uncategorized“He just blowed for you,” Darcy said from the back seat, eyes wide and still confusing her prepositions. Were we in trouble? He doesn’t look happy. Well, I pissed off the new crossing guard at Jackson’s school this morning. He’s a man in his 60s with a handheld stop sign and a whistle he’s not a afraid