You know how sometimes it seems like the world is going to shit? 2012 certainly provided ample reminders of just how shitty shit can be. And as much as I wanted to blame the stupid Mayans, I found myself angry with God instead. An exhaustive list of the things that kept me in my pissy pants isn't ... » Learn More about Are You There God? It’s Me, Zachary.
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Man Makeover
Christmastime is magical for many reasons; one of which is the holiday break from work. In what little spare time said break actually afforded, I've tried to upgrade and personalize my blog. You like?! I've also been thinking about how to upgrade and personalize other aspects of my life, namely the ... » Learn More about Man Makeover
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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!
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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
Remotely Routine
Welcome to every and anyone who is linking up from the More Than Mommies Mixer! It's an honor to be co-hosting again this fabulous Friday. Don't forget to scroll down for the rules and to link-up! Every parent and pediatrician touts the importance of having a routine for kids: Bathe them in ... » Learn More about Remotely Routine
Where My Girls At?
If you're cringing just reading the title of this post, good. You obviously appreciate proper grammar, and you're not my target audience anyway. The generation that thinks it's permissible to end a sentence with a preposition is who I'm lookin' at as I write this. Maybe because I'm a teacher and my ... » Learn More about Where My Girls At?
What Happened Was…
My first teaching gig began in 2003. I was barely 23 and some of the students I had in class were 19... It was difficult at first, but I let those "kids" know who was boss and things quickly fell into place. (Full disclosure: when I say I let them know who was boss, that means I cried my eyes out ... » Learn More about What Happened Was…