I almost said “Thank you, but No Thank you” when my very inspiring, creative, soulful, writer friend, Lynne, from Two Poppies invited me to take part in a blog hop.  Life feels crazy right now, I didn’t need one more thing.  Who does, really? But then there was this tiny voice–the voice that has been […]

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  • Anonymous - June 3, 2014 - 3:57 pm

    i enjoyed reading about your blogging/writing/personal/professional…..how it all weaves together. i also greatly enjoyed the 4th member of your family – the new mouse! he looks so perfect, almost fake!?! love it!
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    • Summer Kellogg - June 5, 2014 - 12:43 am

      Thank you, Miss!

      Oh and the mouse? Ugh. I made Chanelle give it to the cows. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Suzee Ramirez - June 6, 2014 - 6:19 pm

    Beautiful and insightful post Summer! Thank you for joining us ~ we too almost said "thank you, but no thank you" ~ if nothing else, the hop got us both a bit more inspired to keep on truckin… ReplyCancel

The countdown is nearing its end.  The end signifies the beginning.  Just seven days.  Seven days until the end of another school year and the beginning of summer break.  I kind of want to throw a “We Survived Another Year” Party.  But then again, I’m not really a party kind of girl.  Perhaps just some […]

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  • Anonymous - May 21, 2014 - 9:05 pm

    all of it: Tuck (thanks for the update!!), them kissing Tuck goodbye (I believe that they had him sleep with them), baseball, cows, pretty views, landscaping, the art gallery (I didn't see Marlie!) – I loved it!! 🙂 such a fun Running Chatter update.
    Love,
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This morning I hugged Charlie and said good-bye and let my gaze rest on him as he climbed onto the bus to go to school.  I watched him take his seat and turn toward the window for one last wave good-bye as is our routine each morning.  As I watched the bus pull away I […]

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  • Sally Sosler - May 16, 2014 - 4:54 pm

    Thank you for the reminders as I sip on my frappuccino to wake myself up from the 5 wake up calls I had last night 😉 I hope you feel better soon too!! My husband gets those texts/calls so very often!! Have a wonderful weekend Summer!ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - May 21, 2014 - 2:48 am

      Sally, in real life, I'm pretty sure we'd be friends. However, I am so thankful that we get to be 'virtual' friends. 🙂

      Thank you for normalizing. . . ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - May 18, 2014 - 1:58 pm

    since it's your blog and since you're a parent, i say you can title as infinitely many posts as humanly possible "on parenting"…it's your blog and you can title how you want to!
    ok, no more hats on Chanelle! she looks like a teen. 🙂 j/k – she looks so cute, but whew, that aged her like 10 years.
    we need an update on the Turtle Release (if you're taking post suggestions!)
    love you and loved these pics!!
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    • Summer Kellogg - May 21, 2014 - 2:50 am

      How much do I appreciate you? More than words. That's how much.

      And now, I'm thinking about two long haired guys singing "More than words" while playing their guitars. Was it Extreme who sang that?

      Love you Miss!ReplyCancel

As always, Story People say it best. . . “Moms come in all shapes & sizes, but they’re pretty easy to recognize because they’re the ones who teach you stuff all the time about how to be in the world & sometimes that sounds a lot like:  Chew with your mouth closed. Sit still, Stand […]

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  • Wrestling Kitties - May 14, 2014 - 5:25 pm

    Lovely.

    I hope you had a WONDERFUL mother's day as you deserve it and are an amazing mother! And hope you were able to enjoy the day with your beautiful kids!ReplyCancel

Before there was Running Chatter, I wrote. Before there was a husband and three kids, I wrote. Before there were pictures, I wrote. As far back as I can remember. . . I’ve written. I wrote to see, to feel, to process, to understand.  With each written word the burden was lightened, the story was […]

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  • Sally Sosler - May 6, 2014 - 12:43 pm

    Sending you hugs today! So beautifully written.ReplyCancel

  • Katie - May 6, 2014 - 1:02 pm

    Your momma is looking down on you. She's walking amongst you every minute of every day. She's in your family. I just know she is. After our second child was "born" (see, I can't say "died" either), the way out of all that terrifying grief for me was to come to a realization that he is still a part of our family, that he is there with me every single moment of every single day, that he is Meg's little brother and Joey's big brother and our first son. It's a huge, cozy blanket that I can wrap around myself and make myself feel happy. It took a long time, but your healing will come when you least expect it. Hugs, KatieReplyCancel

  • Hummel Family - May 6, 2014 - 2:55 pm

    I love you, Sum. I admire your drive to keep on writing. to keep on moving. to keep on embracing each precious moment. to keep on living life to its fullest. Thank you for letting us ride along with you. to experience the joys, sorrows, highs, lows. to witness those precious smiles, wide eyes, ornery faces. Do you know that you are being an inspiration to all of us? Well, you ARE! love ya! JoEllen ReplyCancel

  • jackie - May 6, 2014 - 4:14 pm

    What beautiful words Summer:) Your mom would be so proud of the wife,mom,dil,friend, person you have become. We all love your words because they sometimes are what I am thinking, they make me think. I always think of the friends I have that don't have a mom to send a card to. Just write her a note anyway. She is smiling down on you and your great family. Love YounReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - May 6, 2014 - 5:07 pm

    i love you, Sumo. and your words. and i always remember those stacks and stacks of journals and you always writing, writing writing. and all of those books. i loved these words. and the quote at the end…i've kept it up this morning and keep looking at it (i needed these words today!). love you, Miss ReplyCancel

  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - May 7, 2014 - 8:45 pm

    Well, Summer, once again….I relate so well to you. I too was a diary writer (starting in 2nd grade) and I too always have this longing to write, and I too grieve the loss of my mom (three years ago), and I too, feel a heavier heart as Sunday approaches. It is hard being a motherless mother. I know. But look how they continue to impact us and guide us, even in their absence. I have learned that some of my greatest lessons have come through loss; that makes it a little more bearable. I will think of you on Sunday.ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - May 14, 2014 - 5:36 pm

    Your words are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them, it is truly a gift.

    HUGSReplyCancel

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