I admit it, I’m a slacker mom
It is far too soon for me to be waxing rhapsodic about a successful parenting journey. My children are still young(ish). I don't like...
Practicing the art of apology
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."
Cute rhyme, but full of lies. Words do hurt. Deeply. I'll go as far as to say that words can hurt, and scar, long after physical wounds have healed.
At the sound of the beep
Recently, reminiscing with the children about our own childhoods where we walked 5 miles in five foot drifts to school, uphill both ways (naturally),...
The brake sign is flashing
Seems we always find religion when we are standing on the brakes. All I could think -- and say aloud -- as we skidded, squealing tires, seat-belt constricting my heart, which seemed poised to leap out of my chest, was "oh God! Oh God! Oh God!"
Our angry Christmas angel, Elvis
When I get too caught up in the running, buying, doing and utter delight we all seem to take in exclaiming the "stress" of...
Have yourself a merry little Free Bird
I had no idea people harbored such hate for Christmas music. Show me someone who thrills to Silent Night and I'll show you six more who swear they will poke out their own eardrums with a drum stick if they have to hear The Little Drummer Boy one more time.
Declaring war on mice
Nature abhors a vacuum.Nature also abhors my getting a moment's peace. Nature, in fact, has made somewhat a game of keeping me on edge...
Life Out Loud: No need to apologize for juggling
She was visibly uncomfortable with the squirming toddler on her lap. She proffered snacks, and a pencil and paper to the little guy while attempting to slide him, ever so gently to the side. Then she apologized. Over and Over again.
I rescue a mouse and this is my thanks?
This is my thanks? This is how a member of the mouse nation repays my kindness to one of his flock? A sneak attack on me when I am most vulnerable?
Magical banking fairies
I am what you might call a cheapskate. Actually, no might about it. I am cheap. Definitely. It's not that I won't spend money....
