When I started this blog, I had 2 jobs. I lost the first one in November and then was notified of my second lay off in December. January 22nd I started my longest stretch of unemployment since college. Even my maternity leave when having the boys was barely more than… Continue reading »
At the store Jeff and I got roped in to buying snack cakes (EXTREMELY RARE) and then Girl Scout cookies — the cookies were for us. We let Max have one cake while we munched on the cookies driving home and I mentioned remembering they used to be $3 (they… Continue reading »
I don’t need Max to get straight A’s in school. Or attend and Ivy League University. Or become President, a doctor, an athlete, or a scientist. He doesn’t need to follow my footsteps, or Jeff’s, or continue a tradition… I want him to be happy, of course. All parents want… Continue reading »
Max on the computer: Mom! Come over here and look at this! Me watching the news and drinking coffee and checking out blogs: I can see it from here honey. (I could.) Max: Can you see the whole thing? Me: Yes sweetie. Max: Wow, that’s pretty far for one little… Continue reading »
Okay, normally I am exhausted by Max saying “Mom! Mom! Look!” But now it’s my turn. I don’t consider myself particularly crafty… I have a sewing machine, but it’s been about 7 years since I’ve sewn anything (I’m DYING to re-learn how to sew it if anyone is up for… Continue reading »
SO, I don’t normally talk about theatre here but this I just can’t resist. You know when a person says that they wouldn’t ____ because their kids would grow up and find the evidence and say “Oh mom! why?!” Well, I have my “Oh Mom” picture. And no, I’m not… Continue reading »
Hudson came running to me after I just sat down to relax with a cup of tea. “MOM! Mom! I’m hungry! I want pizza! I want bread! I want– 4 pieces! 4 pieces of cheese! — IN A BOWL!”
I started with trying to take a picture of Max with a picture he drew. It quickly deteriorated into this: Of course the momentary flash of a genuine smile turned out fuzzy. He’s pretty goofy when he’s not quoting Shakespeare.
I’m sitting next to Hudson who is watching Cars and having a lollipop for breakfast. It’s not even 7:30 in the morning. That is probably not a “good mom” thing to do. 6 years ago (before I had kids) I would have never allowed such a thing with my hypothetical… Continue reading »
I showed Hudson at work with some good old-fashioned child labor. Here’s the elusive, hard to photograph “Pigpen” at play: Notice there are paper towels in this picture… this, is a rare thing, as usually the paper towels are kept under lock and key (just ask my husband. You practically… Continue reading »