Today is the last day my baby is five years old. This officially marks the end of me (somewhat legitimately) claiming baby weight. Five was a milestone of sorts, a nice round number. Five still has the taste of babydom with only sneak peaks of big boyness. Tomorrow he will be … [Read more...] about He’s growing up.
Dirt and Noise
Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Every kid wants to be a super hero when he grows up. Even I used to wrap tin foil on my wrists and pretend to be Wonder Woman. That was before I realized Hollywood exploited her feminine wiles and made her mash her breasts together to create a veritable human Grand Canyon of … [Read more...] about Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Bathing Suit Shopping is a Bummer
Bathing suit shopping is a summer ritual I can live without. I really don't need to hear the evil stepmother's cackle when I look into a dressing room mirror. The lighting is painful enough, and the whole experience shatters my self esteem. Few women leave the dressing room with … [Read more...] about Bathing Suit Shopping is a Bummer
Self Portrait of a Wannabe Writer at Work – Wordless Wednesday
Booked This Summer
Today was the first day of summer vacation. We got dressed only to go to my favorite toning class at the gym, and I made it just in the nick of time. I abhor a schedule during our summer break from reality. Bird slept til 8:00 and happily read in bed until breakfast was … [Read more...] about Booked This Summer
Mojito with Mojo – 5:00 Fridays
My cilantro's flowered and fizzled out. My Italian parsley is browning at the edges. My basil's growth is stunted. My dill looks ill. The only herb thriving in my garden is mint. I tend to use a lot of mint. It's a refreshing addition torn into cucumber salad with crushed … [Read more...] about Mojito with Mojo – 5:00 Fridays
