First, let me issue a blanket apology to all of you mamas out there whose daughters may, someday, be interested in dating or (heaven forbid) marrying one… Read more “He’s Lucky He’s Cute”

OK, so I’ve been off for a while…literally and figuratively.  For a week I was off in Ireland and then for the following week I was just… Read more “The Floodgates Have Been Opened”

Last week was the kids’ spring break.  We kinda took it easy and just relaxed…we busted our butts all year long so this past week was a… Read more “Dominating and Intimidating”

Today, Stan announced that he bought an emergency first aid kit.  OK, I thought to myself…I’ve bought a number of these over the years ~ not sure… Read more “Things I Don’t Need”

Today, as Claire and I were standing in the middle of the kitchen, she was holding the key to her expander and asking me who was going… Read more “Sometimes That Child Drives Me To REALLY Want To Drink!”

Today, Claire joined me on the dark side.  Today, I can call my darling, little, baby girl “Brace Face.”  And I say it with the utmost affection… Read more “Welcome To My World, Brace Face”

Yesterday’s blog was all about nostalgia and what I miss about having little ones.  Today is all about reality and what I don’t miss about little ones….… Read more “Things I Don’t Miss”

A long time ago, in a land far away I used to wish for the day when I could say “You know what I miss about living… Read more “Things I Miss”

I just spent the past two hours angry and I’m not really sure, deep down, why so I need to write it down…flesh it out, own it… Read more “Getting Angry”

Last night I got just a little worked up.  It doesn’t happen as often as it used to.  And perhaps, it doesn’t happen as often as it… Read more “A Little Fiery”