The con, part two (in which the tables are turned)
Disclaimer: I know it sounds like we're constantly sick but this particular cold has been displaying hide and seek tendencies. Have a long weekend and suddenly feel sick... for a [...]
love commemorated
Today marks the 21st year since mine and Keen's first date! In commemoration I present to you this small, touching tableaux of a relationship after many years. Try not to [...]
The con (attempted, not successful)
Me, lying in bed, groggy. Chance bounces in and snuggles under the covers. Me, mumbling: "Good morning, kiddo." Chance: "MORNING! I love you, Mommy!" Me: "I love you, too. So... [...]
On pyromania, sweets, and self-realizations that should have hit me earlier
So my best friend and I took a chocolatiers class over the weekend (that's like Mouskateers but with chocolate, and no hats. Boo). This is the friend who owns AJ's [...]
30 Days of Truth – Day 06
Day 06 - Something you hope you never have to do I'm just refusing to do this one on principle. I'm a parent. I think this one is pretty obvious [...]
Jeopardy question: How to turn the science fair into a life lesson
Also accepted: How to scare the bejeebus out of your children with education. Me, typing on the computer and peering at the Science Fair Handbook (capital letters, please): "So [...]
30 Days of Truth – Day 5 (on resolutions)
I'm not one for resolutions. I think they're kind of a setup and for those of use who can't turn off the "what have you achieved" voice in our heads [...]
There are no new messages
My computer just told me, "We're sorry we cannot accept this data." Who the hell is "we" and how many of them are in my laptop? Last day of the [...]
Seriously people
If it wasn't for all you other fine foks online - the friends, the writers, the blogging visionaries, everyone who shares a little bit of their personal time to connect [...]
S-L-E-E-P!
Hands down, the best thing about school winter break? I don't have to drive anywhere! And that is a HELL to the YEAH! Sure, there's the Christmas stuff to finish [...]