I volunteered with some dear friends at the Special Olympics in Sweetwater, Tennessee today. It was a great way to spend the morning. I went to cheer on the kids. Since I am also taking a photography class, I took my camera with me. They put me to work taking pictures of the competitors, and […]
Motherhood Moment #6: Where Will I Live When I Grow Up?
Molly (5 years): “Mommy, where will I live when I grow up?” Me: “In your own house.” Molly: “How will I find it?” Me: “If you need us to, Dad and I will help you find a house.” Fast forward to a trip to Nixon’s Deli, where Molly spied a home magazine. She insisted on […]
Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk
A week ago today, I was standing with purse on shoulder and keys in hand. I was waiting for my husband to get home from work (early) so I could make a break for it. Not only was I fleeing my homestead, but I was bound for two of my favorite fabric stores in Atlanta. […]
Its Earth Day (and Trash Day)
Looking at two ginormous garbage bins makes me think about our lifestyle and the waste we discard. Actually, I am proud to say that one of those ginormous bins is a recycling bin. It’s a sign of progress that we have equality in recycle and garbage bins. However, I can guarantee you there is more […]
The To Don't List
I keep a running To Do List in a word document. It helps me stay organized. But, I was realizing today that I also use it as a way to procrastinate. I schedule something I don’t really want to do for another day and bump it down and down and down on the list as that day […]
It’s in the Bag
Sometimes the most convenient time to hit the grocery store is right before I pick up my kids from school. (I mean, who wants to take them if you don’t have to?) Anyway, when I do this, I put the cold stuff in a soft-sided cooler bag that I keep in my car. It has straps that make it […]
Motherhood Moment #5
So, an elephant, a learning puppy, a turtle, a tree frog and a monkey walk up to a bar…
Freedom and Disposable Income
Do you remember when you had freedom (no kids) and disposable income? I’m talking about that fabulous gap where you were a grown up with means and very little responsibility? I do. There seem to be cycles when it comes to disposable income. Or there have been for me anyway. Student = poor. First job = still […]
Square Boobs: My First Mammogram
I didn’t know I was even old enough to need a mammogram! (That’s something my mother does). Well, I’m old enough. At 35 they take a baseline. A baseline. That sounds like it’s all gonna go to pot from here. The technician said they change over time. I know they are supposed to sag, but hadn’t […]
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- "No you cannot sit on brother's face. No sitting on faces!" -- Ravyn, Ramallah, Palastine
- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
- "Get your fingers out of your nose and START EATING!" -Me, Knoxville, TN
- “We don’t tie up our friends – even if they’re part of the game.” - Jackie, St. Louis, MO
- “Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit)
– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
- My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber."
-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
-- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
- "Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days…
Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI