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Blasts from the Past
One time when I was sixteen years old, I was driving to school with my sister. She and I were talking and laughing and I wasn’t paying attention when the car in front…
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Your Mom Likes Facebook
My parents have Facebook accounts now. Clearly, the end of the world is near. Yesterday, they were both over at my house in the late afternoon and we were all sitting around with…
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When the Kids Go to Bed
I wish I could say that when Chris gets home from work, the house is quietly anticipating his happy arrival. I wish I could say that we are all clean and pretty and…
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A Conversation
“Hey, Bean,” said Gracie. “Hey, Gracie,” said Bean. “Uh…I think you stepped on Lightning McQueen, dude.” “No, Gracie,” said Bean. “These are my slippers. See?” “Wow!” said Gracie. “Those are awesome! Your toys…
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Vignettes of My Husband
One time when he was in grad school, Chris was working on this show that was designed by Maurice Sendak (author of Where the Wild Things Are). This show had a woman dressed…
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Back to Our New Reality
After such a fun day on Saturday with family, Sunday morning was a lazy day for me, Chris, and Gracie Girl. Everyone was still at our house and would be coming back up…
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Pregnant Lists
THINGS I LIKE TO EAT: – Swiss Cake Rolls – Salads – Cheese – Chocolate milk (currently my favorite) – Dr. Pepper – Bananas THINGS I DON’T LIKE TO EAT: – Most meat…
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Feel Better About Your Parenting
Every now and then I like to do a post showcasing some of my low points as a parent. You know, to make you all feel better about your parenting techniques. So, here…
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Texts Between a Husband and Wife
(I should explain that this next one. Chris’s theater was performing Anne Frank and he was walking the set.) ***** Today I am thankful for technology.
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Has Anybody Seen My Baby?
This weekend I was doing something in the living room and Bean wandered off to play somewhere. He was gone for about 10 minutes when I heard him cry out, “Momma!” And that…
