Family
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Fighting the Sadness
We had a jumpin’ weekend here in the MC household. My mom came down Friday night and stayed with the kids while Chris and I got gussied up and had a nice date…
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The Memory of a Drain Strainer
Tonight, I was doing the dishes after the kids were in bed. They were sleeping, Chris was working late, and the house was quiet. As it often does in times like these, my…
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Working Mom Guilt
There is nothing like the completely helpless feeling that comes when your child is really sick. When they look to you to make them feel better, and you just can’t. That kind of…
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That’s Why I Pray
This morning, I went tearing through my purse at a red light because I was convinced I had left my cell phone at home. Again. Or at the grocery store. Again. Or in…
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Chalk, Tattle-Telling, and Volume Control
Having kids provides hours of entertainment. HOURS. Especially at the ages Bean and Gracie are right now. Bean is four and he is awesome at it. He asks questions around the clock these…
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Worth the Drive
Last Friday after work, Chris and I loaded the kids up and drove seven hours to Atlanta. Early the next morning, we got up and drove five more hours to a family reunion…
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C’est La Vie
Oh, imaginary friends. I feel like we are growing apart. My silly work schedule at my silly job is draining me this year. Teaching is so intense right now that by the time…
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