What I did today, after the panic attack went away (and all money cleared the bank): Swifferred and mopped the kitchen floor. Completed two loads of laundry. Finished weather observation experiment: how much rain did we get in 12 hours
What To Do on Vacation – Simpsonize!
On the first day of vacation (at home), I decided to Simpsonize the family. The girls and I went to “The Simpsons Movie”, which was a scream, literally. I laughed so hard and so loud that I came home with
A Conversation with Rachel
Over the past two weeks, Rachel and I have been having conversations about friends, and what makes someone a real friend. Then yesterday, she shares this: Rachel: Mama, this morning Kid X told me he hates all people in China.
Forty-Two
Rachel just dropped by as I was cleaning my office/craft/crap area. She asks:“Mama, what is the answer to Number 6?” Not clear on what she was asking, I gave the only possible correct answer: 42. She walked away happy. That’s
Better Than Michael Stipe
I’m turning my kids into R.E.M. fans. Their Aunt Kay would be proud. After getting the class under control last night, Sarah came upstairs to hang out with me. I had told her a couple days ago about the “Man
A Visit from Cousin Nit
The message light was glowing when I got back from coffee early Wednesday morning. It was daycare. “We think Sarah has head lice. We need you to pick her up right away.” What a way to ruin what was shaping
Rachel’s Come to Jesus Talk
Ever since Sarah became a hug and kiss monkey, Rachel has gotten progressively moody. I know she is jealous, but it’s not like I’m ignoring her. Rachel is mad that Sarah is getting any attention. Tonight, as I sent both
Meet the Grandkids
My daughters Sarah and Rachel have completed their latest adoptions. I thought everyone might like to see a family photo.Here they are, basically left to right:My daughter Sarah with her daughters Elizabeth (in pink, adopted from Maoming as an infant)
Ingredients
The pet food recalls have been keeping me on the edge the last two weeks. Seems like everyday there is a new twist or addition to the recall. Yesterday as I was trying to take a nap, they announced another
Tulips and Tornadoes and Trying
The weather’s been a bit unusual in the last week. When I woke up this morning and took out the dogs, it felt clammy outside. It was 74 degrees in my backyard this afternoon. It felt more like a late