I have been in a constant state of bliss over the past couple of days, simply because I feel like MYSELF again. It’s amazing how thankful it can make you to simply feel “normal” again when you suddenly and quite dramatically don’t feel normal for a few days. (Which definitely proves the point that sometimes […]
The Smiles of My (Foggy) Weekend.
Although I rather unsuccessfully navigated the last few days behind a thick curtain of mental fog thanks to my new allergy medications, I did manage to wake up long enough for a giggle every now and then. And so, since my brain is not functioning enough to actually WRITE a post, I bring you a […]
Just Another Typical Bathroom Visit.
After Ali goes to bed at night, Chris and I often get deep into conversations, and we tend to follow each other around the house talking while doing whatever we’re doing. And sometimes, in the middle of these conversations, I interrupt and say, “I’d like to go pee, and do it without talking. I’ll be […]
Gumshoe, Mommy Style.
I absolutely HATED the movie A Christmas Story as a kid. Maybe it was because my Grandparents always had it in the VHS player, all too eager to cue up EVERY time we came over, regardless of whether it was July or December. Or, maybe it was because it is THE MOST DEPRESSING MOVIE EVER […]
Eleven Adventures, Beach Style.
1. Pool Adventures: Ali got another poolside lunch. And, since she’s such a slow eater, she had plenty of time to get dry.. And then, a mysterious and quite gushing amount of liquid dripped down under her chair (to join the abandoned fry): …which reminds me…swim diapers ONLY hold in solids. Lovely thought, huh? Chris […]
Family Tradition
The third week in August is a week that we look forward to every year. It is our longest vacation of the year, from Wednesday to Sunday (we prefer a few short vacations rather than one long one), and we spend it staying on the beach with Chris’ Dad. He comes every year to the […]
They Melt in Your WHAT?!?!
We headed down our familiar stretch of interstate today to our beloved Alabama Beaches. I felt GOOD because I was more prepared than ever to entertain my precious toddler for the drive. I brought brand new toys that she had never seen before, new books, plenty of snacks, stickers, and even painstakingly found all of […]
Gremlins.
I’m not one to condone making blogscuses, but I would like to state a disclaimer for the following blog post: My house is currently under attack by a parade of little gremlins. I was accosted over the weekend by the Emergency Dental Pain Gremlin, and I must say that the Weekend EDP Gremlin is MUCH […]
Olympic Doubtful.
As I’ve mentioned before, Ali is pretty much obsessed with all things gymnastics. Everything long and narrow, whether raised or not (including but not limited to painted lines in parking lots and tile designs at the mall), is a “balance beam”, and she must walk on it. Every kind of long and (hopefully) sturdy bar […]
Public Service Announcement: Forcing “Fun” Only Results in Soggy Guilt.
So if you haven’t noticed in prior posts, I have, pretty much, the most cautious child ever. Obviously, she gets it from her Daddy. And it has it’s benefits, for sure. For instance, I’m pretty sure that she has NO idea what blood is – because she never puts herself in a position from which […]