I love my husband. I really do. Which is why I remind him. I beg him. I plead with him. When that doesn't work, I am not ashamed to say I have resorted to threats. I will leave you. I will not take the kids. Despite my attempts, he continues to do it. Or, rather, not do it. I groggily ... » Learn More about Because This, Unfortunately, Is Necessary
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Oversharing: Mommy, What’s That Noise?
I love today's Oversharing because it comes from a good Catholic girl. See? Jesus still loves you even if you Overshare. If you're into it (Jesus or Oversharing), check out the Oversharing page on my blog for info and links to past stories. Could I write Oversharing any more? (Say that in your best ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Mommy, What’s That Noise?
My Thoughts are with Boston
Terror. Heart break. An eight-year-old boy. Blood. Swelling anger. Crippling fear. Why. Hatred. Confusion. Love. Questions. Shaken ... » Learn More about My Thoughts are with Boston
Tips for WAHMs: Maintaining Sanity and Employment
I have been a Work At Home Mom (WAHM)* for almost four years. It was totally my decision to stay home, and I am beyond blessed to have the opportunity, but real talk: it's hard! *Work at Home Dads, this one is for you, too! Once, in response to a Facebook status that my house was a disaster, a ... » Learn More about Tips for WAHMs: Maintaining Sanity and Employment
Saving for a Rainy Day
When I married my husband, I also married his credit card debt. As a single guy and a baseball coach, it was nothing for him to charge each meal of the day, a dozen bats, and gas for the tournaments every week. And then I came into the picture. There was my ring (gorgeous--well done, husband), fancy ... » Learn More about Saving for a Rainy Day