Category Archives: parenting

odd one out.

Posted on 26 March 2022 by what sandra thinks

I might as well not even exist in my family. In fact, I wish I didn’t. A couple of months ago, I made up a funny nickname for my daughter. I’ve called her that name often ever since. My husband … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, parenting, writing | Tagged family, life, parenting, whatsandrathinks, writing | 9 Comments

then and now.

Posted on 1 November 2018 by what sandra thinks

[I post this at the risk of showing my age. But I’ll never confirm anything so let’s just forget all about that right now. Thanks.] Let’s face it… this owl was kind of a dick. He totally stole that kid’s … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, parenting, writing | Tagged family, life, nostalgia, parenting, whatsandrathinks, writing | 63 Comments

hose fail.

Posted on 30 June 2018 by what sandra thinks

Every day I spend time trying to catch up on everyone’s blogs. I’m failing and I feel the need to apologize. I’m doing the best I can. I’m sorry. You’d think with my incredibly depressing boredom, keeping up would be … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, life, parenting, writing | Tagged blogging, hose, life, outdoors, parenting, whatsandrathinks, writing | 42 Comments

my girl…

Posted on 13 May 2018 by what sandra thinks

Posted in drawing, family, life, parenting, writing | Tagged family, life, love, parenting, whatsandrathinks, writing | 21 Comments

inadequate.

Posted on 23 April 2018 by what sandra thinks

This is long… and littered with obscenities. And pointless. And embarrassing to post. Want me to be real? This is real. You’ve been warned. Yesterday when I went to pick my daughter from her friend’s house, I was talking to … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, depression, family, life, parenting, personal, rant, writing | Tagged anxiety, depression, family, life, parenting, personal, whatsandrathinks, writing | 61 Comments

my (little) best friend.

Posted on 9 March 2018 by what sandra thinks

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my daughter. I’m with both of my kids a lot, but with her, it’s more than just being in the same place. I think she’s my best … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, parenting, writing | Tagged daughter, family, life, parenting, whatsandrathinks, writing | 37 Comments

they fight.

Posted on 28 February 2018 by what sandra thinks

I know it’s normal, but for fuck’s sake. It’s like I live with Itchy & Scratchy. I’m not sure which kid is which character… I think they switch randomly. But holy crap… they’re driving me mad! They fight They … Continue reading →

Posted in family, parenting, writing | Tagged family, parenting, personal, whatsandrathinks, writing | 27 Comments

can’t make friends.

Posted on 27 October 2017 by what sandra thinks

I don’t know how to make friends. I know… just start a conversation with someone. But I can’t do it. I have no idea what to say. After ‘hi,‘ I’m out. I can’t make small talk. I am just not … Continue reading →