The family says my daughter looks like my husband but acts like me. I don't know why, but I feel like that's not always a compliment. Not that my husband isn't handsome, because he is, but she acts like me? Hmmm...Is that to say she's headstrong, as a result defiant? Maybe it means she's ... » Learn More about My Mini-Me
Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Toddlering: This, Too, Shall Pass
Don't make any sudden movements. Avoid eye contact if possible. Tip-toe when necessary. If communication is required, rely on sign language instead of verbal cues as to not cause disruption. Are we in the jungle, approaching a herd of elephants? No. We are in the living room, avoiding ... » Learn More about Toddlering: This, Too, Shall Pass
Update on Project Patience, My Lenten Appeal
I've been known to throw a thing or two when I'm angry. There, I said it. I also use curse words to express said anger. Whew, that feels better. When a couple of loose sperm deemed me responsible for two small humans who've since renamed me "Mom," I thought it best to try and curb my ... » Learn More about Update on Project Patience, My Lenten Appeal
Project Optimism, Interrupted
We interrupt this regularly scheduled Optimism to bring you... And... And if spring doesn't spring, like, tomorrow, I will also bring you this... ... » Learn More about Project Optimism, Interrupted
My Very First Week in Review
Happy Sunday, pals! This week has been so crazy busy that it actually necessitated my very first Week in Review!! Not too excited about it, eh? Yeah, I feel you. This has the potential to come across as arrogant (does anyone really care about this week but ME?), and possibly a bit boring. So ... » Learn More about My Very First Week in Review