Tsunami Thoughts
I’m a preparer. I’m the bag-packer. The snack-bringer. The list-maker. The bandaid-carrier. I’m the ‘just-in-case’ mom. I have bags and bags of stuff I bring, …
Another Day of “Did That Just Happen?” “Did I Just Say That?” “Can I Haz A Nap Now?”
Words actually said by me: “Baby, DON’T DRINK THE SYRUP!” Something I actually did yesterday: I nailed blankets to the wall, covering my front and …
The Wind Run Adventure
I felt the morning’s breath on my skin earlier, enticing my excitement to run in dry weather finally. Yesterday I ran with both babies in …
Life (of it’s own) in the Garden
It isn’t the prettiest of gardens in the world, but the blood, sweat and dirt we’ve put into it sure is taking a life of …
Brand New Again
The air was brisk in the shade today, despite the sun smiling it’s bright smile. A slight wind whisked a few wisps out of my …
The Long Weekend and Happily Ever After at Home
The children had off from school for President’s Day for a total of four days. They swore that their day off on Friday was because …
A Southern Snow Story
You get a lot of “first times” when raising children, don’t we? First teeth, first words, first step, first day of school.. but it gets …
Fever and the Unexpected Snow
While we were in Disney, my daughter, Captain Obvious, came down with a fever. She had no other symptoms except she was cold. She eventually …
Summer and Bugs
Is summer over yet? Don’t get me wrong, summer is awesome – playing outside, swimming in the pool, vacations, the beach, getting tan and all …
Looking Old? Maybe. Feeling Old? Not really.
I guess you don’t really see it until you see it. In a picture. Because, you see, I don’t see myself when I look in …
Adventures with Spiders 4AM-Style
Hacking. Coughing. Hacking some more. My poor, newly-five-year-old dude was just coughing his brains out. So I’m up, stumbling to the kitchen quickly, trying to …
Ask My Why I’m Up at 4AM
Neighbor awakens me, banging on our door. By the time I put the baby down and answer, and try to begin to wake my mind …