I didn't marry the poetic type. He would never write me a song and strum it out on a guitar. He's not overly emotional, either. The man couldn't even muster a tear when he saw my radiant self walking down the aisle, despite my requests that he do so. Yes, I am that obnoxious. I don't recall him ... » Learn More about Why Every Husband & Father Should See Pixar’s Inside Out
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Loving the Mom in Me
Knick-knacks, art, stamps. Souvenirs from worldly travels, cards with personal messages scrawled on the insides. The theory behind collecting tangible mementos to serve as a personal cache, storing the happy and bittersweet, is well and good. Reminiscing is proverbial soul food, comforting and ... » Learn More about Loving the Mom in Me
Small Favors
I'm late a lot. Running behind schedule, rushing out the door late. I like to blame my children, but it's mostly my fault. Or my husband's. He does dumb stuff when we should be leaving the house. When I was in labor with our son, my better half took the dogs for a long run at the park. Can we say ... » Learn More about Small Favors
Advice From An Educator: High School Isn’t Real
As a teacher, I probably shouldn't be telling you this. In fact, I'm going to offend some of my colleagues and possibly irk parents, but I'm going to say it anyway: High school is just practice. Real life begins after graduation. There are no more bells yelling at you, directing you. There are ... » Learn More about Advice From An Educator: High School Isn’t Real
Does This Confidence Make My Butt Look Big?
The fam and I made our annual trek to the beach last week, and the weather, unlike last year's chilly and windy BS, was glorious. The kids had a blast splashing in the surf, digging to China, and eating snacks covered in sand. The grown-ups enjoyed a few too many adult beverages and laughed ... » Learn More about Does This Confidence Make My Butt Look Big?