Despite the multitude of "How to Raise Your Child" lists we have all come across in our Pinteresting endeavors, it's evident that the parents who should be reading them are not. I don't mean to sound judgmental, but if people this DUMB insist on procreating, then we're all screwed. Please do take a ... » Learn More about How to REALLY Raise Your Kids.
DIY
Hungry, Anyone?
I took a short hiatus from blogging not by choice, but by necessity. Why? The Family Vacation. Five adults + two kids = renting a van so big that the elderly automatically assume we are kidnappers, but hey, it gets us (and all of our crap) where we are going. Once there, it became instantly clear ... » Learn More about Hungry, Anyone?
Dear Husband…
Our 6-year wedding anniversary is just around the corner and I have a few things I want to tell you before we hit yet another milestone as husband and wife. You work so hard. I complain that you're never home and it's not because I don't appreciate what you do for us; it's because I miss you. ... » Learn More about Dear Husband…
Public Service Announcement
Divorce. Drugs. Violence. Television. Video games. Sex. Rap music. These are factors that "the experts" have contributed to the decline of our youth. As a high school teacher, I can confirm that rap music is definitely at fault for some ridiculous fashion statements. Seriously kids, pull up your ... » Learn More about Public Service Announcement
Husband & Wife Showdown
My handsome husband and I are sometimes like apples and oranges, fire and water, yin and yang. This is never more evident than when preparing for a major occasion such as leaving for vacation, hosting a party, or anything else that requires more than 5 minutes of organization and preparation. This ... » Learn More about Husband & Wife Showdown
Numbers
I don't do well with numbers. For many years, I swore I was dyslexic mostly just to mask how ridiculously awful I am at math. The other day I bought a coffee and the smart ass clerk rung me up at "103 pennies." I started to sweat. Yes, that's how bad it is. (I blushed for a second, but did whip out ... » Learn More about Numbers
Look, Kids! Mommy’s in a Straight Jacket!
I enjoy many things in life. Red wine, white wine, naps. One thing I do not enjoy is the feeling of being a complete, raving, off-my-rocker lunatic. And unfortunately, that pretty much sums me up lately. I thought for sure the words of a former student were ringing true; he must be right, I am "cray ... » Learn More about Look, Kids! Mommy’s in a Straight Jacket!
Birth Story: Logan
Thank you to my friend Kristi, mother of THREE boys (bless her heart!), for sharing her first birth story. The other two are on their way! __________________________________________________________________________ Did you ever hear a woman say “he was two weeks late?” and feel bad for her?? Do you ... » Learn More about Birth Story: Logan
The Things She Carried
In the wake of any relationship's conclusion, via break-up or death, we carry pieces of that person with us long after their face fades from sight. Without warning, we are transported back into time. Bette Midler's "The Rose" triggers memories of my Grandmother's funeral. One whiff of Calvin Klein's ... » Learn More about The Things She Carried
Birth Story: Andrew
Rebecca's story is inspiring on so many levels: she stayed calm when others would have panicked; she rolled with the punches when she had to deliver her first baby early; and she remained grateful and faithful through it all. Her little guy didn't come into the world how or when she expected, but, ... » Learn More about Birth Story: Andrew