For the past several years our subdivision has made some very worthy attempts at neighborhood patrioticism. Excitement abounds as all the tiny neighbors gather red/white/blue ribbons and sparkly garland to decorate their transportation of choice for the Annual Bike Parade. Every mode of travel is represented. We have the traditional bicycle, of course, scooters, wagons, […]
Summer Has *Officially* Begun
I know, I know. For most of the country, the highly coveted season began a few weeks ago. And technically speaking, so it did in my neck of the woods. But, I have learned to define “summer” a bit differently. My definition is based on a couple of years of experience, of being the recipient […]
A Little Bit of Miscommunication
Happy Friday all! I fully recognize that it’s been what feels like ages since I’ve posted, but, believe it or not, things have been a tad bit harried around this house. We’ve had last-minute cardboard beauty parlors to build (thank you very much for the head’s up on that one, Avery), teacher’s gifts to purchase, […]
You Can Learn a Lot When You Listen
I think children are supremely underrated as sources of intelligent thought. So often we dismiss their nonsensical chatter as just that…nonsense. The last couple of days I’ve spent some time actually listening to the words that come out of my kids’ tiny little mouths and have been amazed at what has come flowing from their […]
A Gleektastic New Goal
I am all for having goals. I think they are therapeutic, inspiring, and can begood for the soul. However, please do not mistake goals for resolutions. I have previously posted regarding my distaste for resolutions. In my opinion, they are not evenin the same league as goals. The difference? It’s taken me approximately 25 years […]
Phew. I’m back.
Hi folks! It’s me. Remember me? The suburban housewife? Blonde? Curly hair? Anyone? Anyhoo, I have made it out of the trenches of electronic warfare with flying colors and am back. Truthfully, with much credit handed out where it is deserved, Jeremy had my little Samsung netbook up and running late last week and was […]
Well, Crap.
In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been M-I-A (that’s missing in action for those who don’t speak acronym.) The horribly bad news is that my tiny little pink netbook, my baby, has been inflicted with some terrible virus. Some awful, mind-numbingly damaging virus. Some disgusting virus that by all rights, given the supposedly technologically-minded savvy […]
I Never Would Have Made it on the Prairie!
I was first introduced to Laura Ingalls Wilder at about the age of 8 and grew immediately enamored with her life. I used to dream about “Ma” and “Pa” and would imagine myself gallivanting my little country selfaround the prairie, wheat rustling against my skirt (because, um, it was the 1800s and every chick wore […]
Conversations with Avery
I’ve recently determined that I owe a lotmore than a corrected crossbite and an empty pocketbook to my daughter’s orthodontist. I also owe him for a newly developingrelationship with my daughter, Avery. You see, if you happen to be one of the lucky few steeped in orthodontia (sarcasm fully intended) then you will understand that […]
Mixed Media Messages
Okay. Those of you readers who have not been around young(ish) kids for quite some time will most likely not understand this post. I apologize in advance. But I feel it is my obligation to make what I consider a ‘public service announcement’. During my stint as a stay-at-home mom I have observed many things […]
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