Family Stuff
Parenting, marriage, faith, and funny (with a few rants thrown in for good measure).
Pa rum pum pum pum
I'm very fortunate in that I have amazing in-laws. They're kind, supportive, and understanding; they accept me and all of my many flaws annoying habits quirks. They raised one heck of a man who I get to call my husband, and they don't override my parenting decisions, even though some could probably ... » Learn More about Pa rum pum pum pum
These are a Few of My Favorite Things!
I hope you got your Julie Andrews on and sang that title. Otherwise, I just don't think you're in the holiday spirit. Grab yourself a festive drink and come back when you're ready to burst with holiday happiness. In keeping with the joy of the season (and trying to block out a recent rant), I've ... » Learn More about These are a Few of My Favorite Things!
Continue.
For almost a week, I've tried to find a topic on which I can write that doesn't include my silly daily gripes, ridiculous antics of my children, or anything else that makes me feel so ungrateful. It's still on my mind, tattooed on my heart and, dammit, there's nothing I can do about it. After 9/11, ... » Learn More about Continue.
Presence
Yesterday morning around 9:40, my younger brother walked through my front door and my kids went crazy with excitement. Uncle Mike was here to play! He would take them to see the Christmas train in the basement! He would construct towering buildings out of Legos! He would carry clingy Ella anywhere ... » Learn More about Presence