I've been in a funk lately. Back pain and difficulty breathing landed me in the ER last week. My sons have been home sick. Our ill-behaved dog has been a pest, and not in an endearing sort of way. The North Carolina general assembly has given us all coach class tickets … [Read more...] about The Burden of Parenting
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Happy Mother’s Day! (an inadequate post)
Mother's Day has become a commercial blitz. First of all, one day out of 365 is hardly enough. I'm thinking at least a quarterly celebration is the least we can do. Who's with me? I did get a lovely handwritten note from Bird and a sweet story from Deal. It's those things I … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day! (an inadequate post)
Home – There, Here, Wherever
My boys have just left the only home they have ever known. It's not where we brought them home swaddled from the hospital, but close. The walls that house their secrets and memories no longer surround us. We've told the boys that memories live in our hearts, not in our house. … [Read more...] about Home – There, Here, Wherever
Of Boston and Bombs
This is our read aloud book right now. Bird and Deal are so mesmerized that they pleaded for just. one. more. chapter. and volunteered to give up media the following day just to hear more about Louis the swan. It made me proud, and I happily indulged. Truth be told, I wanted to … [Read more...] about Of Boston and Bombs
Puerto Rico Vacation
This slideshow design made with Smilebox We took a much needed family vacation during spring break. It was the calm before the storm (never mind that it did actually storm the first day of our vacation). The storm of packing, moving, renovating, moving again. We … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Vacation
Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'll be taking a short break while the boys are on break. It's time to shut down and recharge with my family. See you in a week or so. Peace. I leave you with this. Vacation 1 ounce rum1 ounce Grand Marnier3 ounces pineapple juice3 ounces citrus soda (like Sprite)splash … [Read more...] about Vacation – 5:00 Fridays TM
Lucky 13, the Anniversary Edition
Forget about Albert Einstein's birthday. Forget about Pi Day. Today is our 13th wedding anniversary. Lucky 13 indeed. Lucky to be married to Mac Daddy, who laughs at my good jokes and guffaws at my bad ones, who is my fiercest cheerleader and most loyal … [Read more...] about Lucky 13, the Anniversary Edition