I like it when they’re sick. When the demands of the day come to a sudden, screeching halt. I like it when they’re sick. When their small bodies lean into mine, heavy and feather light at once. I like it when they’re sick. When it’s completely acceptable, expected even, to stay in our pajamas all day. I […]
I Asked, You Answered: Movie Theater
Last Sunday a bunch of movie people won some awards. I didn’t really care because I’d never seen any of the movies they won the awards for. Not one. Not even the animated ones. In fact, I hadn’t even heard of at least half of them. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in my Oscar […]
What’s Really Important
What’s Really Important I’m staring at my phone when he opens the driver’s door. He climbs in, drops two paper bags onto my lap, and backs out of our parking spot. I take a moment to place them at my feet, then return to my reading. As we pull out of the parking lot, he remarks, […]
One New Food: Peas [Giveaway Ended]
This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small commission on any purchases made when my links are used. Thanks for your support! One New Food: Peas Peas were our One New Food for February and we tried both the regular and sugar snap varieties. My goal was to have the kids try them four times. […]
What Life is Like Where It’s Snowy and Cold [Video]
My friend Kristen, who lives in Miami, has told me several times that I need to write about what we go through up here in the frozen North during the winter months. Every time she’s said it, I’ve laughed and thought, “It’s just winter. We do it every year.” What Life is Like Where It’s […]
33 Things About Me on My 33rd Birthday
Today I’m celebrating my 33rd birthday. My day will probably include a few well-wishing phone calls, wiping some poopy butts, making three different lunches to suit the desires of three different kids, not having to make dinner because I use any excuse I can not to cook, and an evening spent watching DVR’d shows. I […]
When a Stranger Came Calling
I’m always wary when strangers come to the door, so one Saturday when an unfamiliar vehicle pulled into our driveway, I was instantly on alert. When a Stranger Came Calling A young man in his late teens or early twenties, with unkempt, curly hair exited the passenger seat, and an attractive middle aged woman in […]
I Asked, You Answered: Best Karaoke Songs
Disclosure: I’ve used affiliate links to share the artists’ music (well, except Journey. Apparently Target is too good for Journey, but not too good for ABBA…). I don’t think anyone buys CDs anymore, but if you decide you can’t live one more day without Shania Twain’s greatest hits, I’d really appreciate it if you use my […]
Are You Doing Valentine’s Day All Wrong?
This post was originally published on February 15, 2014 and contains affiliate links. February 14th. Valentine’s Day. The day to show our love. Or lament our lack of love. Or rail against the ones we love. There are usually are two major camps when it comes to how people feel about this particular holiday. In […]
DIY Sharpie Mugs
This post contains affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a small commission on any purchase made through the links. Thanks for your support! Every year my mom hosts a Valentine Tea. The girls in the family get together, eat cute Valentine themed food, and exchange homemade valentines. Last weekend, less than […]