I am a former academic researcher turned SAHM to my son g who was born in May 2009. His twin brother was born still. Our first pregnancy ended abruptly at 19 weeks. I am also currently pregnant again, due May 2012.
The name of this blog was inspired by the Slow movement, whose goal is to emphasize those things that bring us true value in life: good food, good relationships, creativity and community. I am by no means, however, a model for slow parenting. In this realm I fumble largely in the dark, guided by little more than maternal love and my best intentions.
A few years ago I would have defined myself as an anti-establishment feminist who happened to be awkwardly positioned in academia but am now forced to admit that my strongest desire is to build a simple life that provides me with time to hang out with my little boy, tend the garden and perhaps learn to make excellent cheese. The work-in-progress that is my identity is the primary reason for this blog’s existence.
Header art is taken from a painting by Fred Gibbons*
Found you through Bloodsigns. I’m going to keep reading.
And for what it’s worth, cheese-making isn’t all that difficult:-)
thanks so much for your comment and good wishes. clicked over to find out more and it seems we have a few things in common. I also lost a son (at 21 weeks) and our daughter (through adoption) was born in may 2009 (did you say your son’s birthday is 5/31 too?) anyway just wanted to say thanks and wish you well. good luck with the cheesemaking!