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 »
We have a lot of it. And we’re packing a lot of it… and we’re donating a lot of it… and a lot of it will end here: The truth is, it all ends up there. This prized new leather couch I’m sitting on. The stuff I donated which will… Continue reading »
Where they don’t dress you until you’ve finished your chores.
When I’m on my hands and knees in mismatched pajamas, braless (sorry for the visual), make up free, preshowered, two wildly barking dogs, a crying child stripping off his own diaper and 4 year old playing computer games… this is when the Jehovah Witness come to the door with some… Continue reading »
Here’s a “fun” story for you. Once upon a time there was a Girl and a Boy who were getting their finances in order. Boy had just joined a credit union, and found out that they could refinance their car for a lower rate and cut their payment each month. … Continue reading »
I was chatting with my mother in law and Max says “You guys are driving me crazy!” Which is usually how he feels when a conversation doesn’t include him. I turned to him and asked “What did you just say?” He looked at me with a sigh, shook his head… Continue reading »