Just when I think I have my kids pretty much figured out, they go and make a fool out of my smug self. From the time Eli was itty bitty, he's been labeled as a momma's boy. And I kind of like it, except when it's inconvenient. Like when I want to duck … [Read more...] about Proving Me Wrong Yet Again
Performing My Civic Duty, Making Those Around Me Wish They Hadn’t
This post is part of my 29 Days of Giving Campaign. You can see the rest of the posts in this series here. Today I Gave: My vote. I struggled with this all day long, whether the process of me voting was really an act of giving or whether I was kind of … [Read more...] about Performing My Civic Duty, Making Those Around Me Wish They Hadn’t
Mooky!*
*Mooky is officially my favorite Halloween word of 2010. It's Eli-speak for "spooky." Here are my Halloweenies: the Rock Star (complete with aluminum foil nose ring) and Bones. After nearly forgetting to take any pictures of Elena last year, I … [Read more...] about Mooky!*
He Loves Him Some Momma
I have a love/hate relationship with Monday mornings. While the popular notion is to dread Mondays, what with the beginning of the work week and all, I see Mondays in a different light. After four straight days of full-on family togetherness, Monday is the day I … [Read more...] about He Loves Him Some Momma
Love Thy Self
The other day I was looking for my eyebrow brush. I know, if you're one of my male readers you may be left wondering why on earth anyone would need such a thing, so I'll just tell you straight up. Yes, there is such a thing. Yes, women really do use them. … [Read more...] about Love Thy Self