I'm kind of a project. Lately, I feel like I've been a bit crazier than usual, which partially explains why some of you received an e-mail notification of a post that was nothing more than a photo of me and Zach. Ooops! At any rate, my husband deserves a gold star for not running away every time he ... » Learn More about A Baker’s Dozen Worth of Reasons Why I Love My Husband
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My Baggage is Getting Heavy.
For all intents and purposes of this post, I have a sister. And yesterday she really pissed me off. Actually, that's not altogether true; she pretty much broke my heart into a million little pieces. But because it's easier for me to deal with, my initial reaction is always anger. That's just how I ... » Learn More about My Baggage is Getting Heavy.
The Second Coming of Puberty
I remember going to a "special" class with my Girl Scout troop and our moms. The class focused on the intimate details that, for most of us, had yet to arrive. Details like under arm hair and other...stuff. I don't remember much of the class as I think my brain did me a solid and blocked a lot of ... » Learn More about The Second Coming of Puberty
My Family is Trying to Kill Me
My husband, who is a math teacher and a baseball coach, has been on spring break for the last few days. The anticipation I worked up in honor of his break made me giddy: he would be home to help with morning chaos and the kids' bath time and maybe--just maybe--I could sleep in. All very selfish, I ... » Learn More about My Family is Trying to Kill Me
Pinterest is Ruining My Life
Fast and easy recipes, faster and easier exercises, immaculate homes scrubbed down with all-natural cleansers, long, flowing hair that takes only six seconds to achieve--I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE! I ignored the initial buzz about Pinterest and actually rejected the first few invitations I received, ... » Learn More about Pinterest is Ruining My Life
Proof That I’m a Terrible Parent
This morning, after I actually told my son to wipe his snotty nose on his shirt sleeve, I realized that I may suck as a parent. I'm almost certain moms and dads (especially moms) from generations past would shake their heads in mass disapproval at some of the crap I have done and will continue to do ... » Learn More about Proof That I’m a Terrible Parent
PC
Political Correctness burst onto the scene because society decided we should tidy up our language and try really, really hard to make nice with everyone. We didn't want to offend people by referring to them with such derogatory titles such as "Secretary." YIKES. Much like No Child Left Behind, the ... » Learn More about PC
I Love, Therefore I Lie.
When my husband and I discovered we were expecting our first child in November of 2008, we engaged in nightly pillow talk (read: I forced endless baby name conversations upon him and he fell asleep during my ramblings) about our unborn child. Who would he look like? Would he have my husband's easy ... » Learn More about I Love, Therefore I Lie.
Falling from Grace
Those of us who paid attention in Sunday School learned that Satan was originally an angel, chilling with the Big Man in Heaven. Unfortunately, a little thing called pride got in his way; he believed that he should rule the roost rather than be a humble servant of God, so he decided he would ... » Learn More about Falling from Grace
The Cost of Children
I've read so many articles about the incurred expense of children, but the focus is on things like formula and diapers, upgrading the family sedan to a house-on-wheels, and the soaring cost of college tuition. Well, let's just be honest here: some of our nation's youth just ain't goin' to college. ... » Learn More about The Cost of Children