• An Unexpected Staycation

    This weekend was a four-day weekend for me.  On Friday we had a teacher planning day.  At our school, it is optional for you to come in as long as you’ve gotten your…

  • I’m a Godmother!

    This past weekend we packed the kids up on Friday after work and headed to Atlanta.  That’s right.  A seven hour drive after work with two wee ones.  What in the world could…

  • Revenge Grocery Shopping

    I am equal parts ashamed and proud of the story I am about to tell.  You should just know that. I am swamped right now.  It’s just one of those weeks when the…

  • Daily Dose of Tillman: Wednesday

    “Oh, man. I smell cookies. Is that cookies? Do I see cookies over there?” “YES! It’s cookies!” “I bet Mom isn’t going to let me have one. Stupid no teeth. Stupid gums. Stupid…

  • Daily Dose of Tillman: Tuesday

    “Oh, man,” said Tillman. “I love hanging with you, Aunt Katie.” “Oh, yeah? Well, I love hanging with you, T-Man.” “So, what are we going to do this afternoon?” “Well, I thought I’d…

  • Daily Dose of Tillman: Monday

    I hope y’all don’t mind, but it’s going to be babypalooza on the blog today.  I just finished downloading my pictures from Christmas, and I have spent the last hour cooing over pictures…

  • A Look Back, A Step Ahead

    Today is New Year’s Day. It would have been my parents 33rd wedding anniversary. This holiday season brought so many firsts to my family without my dad. I turned 30 without him (which…

  • Christmas Recap 2012, Part One

    I worried that Christmas would lose some of its magic without my dad. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could miss my dad even while celebrating a happy, joyous holiday…

  • Funny Boy

    I went into Gracie’s room the other morning because I heard her waking up. Normally, she fake cries when she wakes up until I come to get her. But on this particular morning,…

  • The Big 3-0

    On Sunday I turned 30. I don’t feel old, but I do feel older. 30 is just such a big number. I have been really excited about turning 30, though. Chris and I…