Military Woes: When They Go Away
You know, it’s strange how, when your husband is tasked to go away, it seems like your world is crumbling. It doesn’t seem to matter …
When Diapers Go (WAY) Wrong
“Mommy! My diapew’s tuh-ming (coming) off!” Baby Dude beckons to me as he slowwwly comes down the stairs. Once he reached the bottom step, he …
Oh Boy! (Or Girl?)
The Douglas clan is growing again. Quite accidental-like. (As some of you may already know.) I’m pregnant. Due March of 2012. Thoughts going through my mind …
Six Hours of Soccer in the Texas Heat. ZOMG!
The day started off with the morning sunrise shining rainbows through the front door. Then I hear, “Mom? I can’t find my cleats and shin-guards.” …
Family Walk Fail
“I tayant (can’t)!” he bellowed to me, pouty lip protruding. “Yes you can, baby. You aren’t going to fall today. You can hold my hand, …
Post #BlogHer11 in Which BlogHer is Like Chuck Norris and I Melt Away
I think instead of BlogHer they should call it “ChuckNorrisHer” because it kicks ass in so many ways, to include your own. I feel a …
How a Bed Almost Broke a Man
After spending what seemed like an eternity schlepping from furniture store to furniture store to replace the bedroom sets we had donated to a needy …
“Chuck” the Birthday Corn
Husband: “If you want corn for your birthday dinner, we’ll go to Whole Foods and get some whole corn on the cob for you to …
Tears. Of Pride. Of Thankfulness.
Right this very second, my husband is outside, mowing our new grass for the first time. In fact, it’s been many years since he’s had …
Settling Into Life
As the dust begins to besmirch our newly placed furniture, and crumbs can be found on the table at any moment, it is clear that …
The Toddler Runaway Story
After our yard sale Saturday, my daughter found the jar where we kept the loose change, rifling through it, purging it of any “excess” she …
Mom Needs a Break, Film at 11
As I’m hip-deep in flipping laundry from the washer to the dryer, while folding the retrieved dryer clothing into a basket, Baby Dude comes fumbling …