Chris and I weren’t the only ones who vacationed for our anniversary. The kids went to my parents, and from the photos my Mom sent me, they relaxed in exactly the same manner that we did. I mean seriously. What the heck?? WHY DON’T MY CHILDREN STAY THAT STILL WHEN THEY’RE WITH ME?? I realize […]
Random Notes, To You.
I often come upstairs after quiet time to find an impressive display of random notes, all addressed to me. Except for those times when they’re addressed to a character from The Jersey Shore, creating no small amount of confusion. Until I turn them around and realize that they were addressed to me all along. Consider […]
Postal Purgatory.
Hey there – I miss you guys. I mean, I’ve kind of been here, but really it’s just an illusion. I’ve not *really* been here. Where I’ve really been is staring at dozens of people’s butts, all day every day. And when I’m not doing that, I’m answering Facebook messages, tweets, emails, texts, and phone […]
Not Really a Post…
Just a snippet of life to prove that he really is as narcissistic as he comes across in his guest posts. And yes, I’m aware that one day he’s going to throw this video back in my face when I ask him, “How many times do you have to ask the very same question??”
On Gray Matter and Parenting.
When football players get injured, they are medically required to sit the bench until they are officially approved for play by a doctor. I can imagine that this would be frustrating for those players. However, I find them to be quite fortunate. Because Mommies do not have this same luxury. I’m pretty sure that I […]
A Day in the Life: A Breakfast Portrait.
Breakfast is an early time of day to make decisions, but yet, so many decisions must be made. Like which car to bring to breakfast. It is best if they can match one’s pajamas. Or for the ladies of the house, which of the crown jewels are most Breakfast-Appropriate. Then there’s the food. Some prefer […]
Short Stories of Motherhood.
I’ve had a few photos and stories pile up lately – not good enough to make a post in and of themselves, but decent enough that I couldn’t trash them. So here they are, all thrown together and cooked into a Blog Casserole. Winner Winner Typhoid Fever. Noah discovered a glitch in the system. Not […]
Circus Dreams and Ambitions.
The last time we went to the Circus, Ali had just turned four, and Noah was a very impressive five weeks old. For the last two years, Noah has been bitter about the fact that the only time we ever allowed him to experience such, his eyesight wasn’t developed enough to see the row in […]
The First Annual Grasping for Creativity Conference.
Chris started asking me what I wanted for Christmas in November. Being a woman and expecting him to read my mind, I didn’t answer. Being a mere mortal man and unable to do so, he continued asking. Sometime in mid-December, he began asking with a greater level of forcefulness. I still ignored his question. But […]
Top Four Moments of 2013.
4. The following conversation with Ali: “Mommy, you know what really disappoints me about the new Tinkerbell movie?” “No. What?” “Well, the other fairies – Fawn and Rosetta and all – call Periwinkle Periwinkle before they even know her name.” “Oh. That is a serious continuity issue!” “I know. It really bothers me.” (I have […]