I butcher song lyrics. It started back in 1977 when my mother thought Under Cover Angel was "Chocolate Covered Engine." I'm still dumbfounded why Manfred Mann sang about a douche. In the wee hours when I can't sleep I sing lyrics in my head. Sometime at about 3:00 AM today I was … [Read more...] about Deck the Halls with….
Dirt and Noise
Family Football
We chowed down on some gloppy messy nachos for lunch. Perfectly outfitted with the works! Vegetarian chili, green onions, olives, jalapenos, two kinds of cheese, oh my! Red and green salsa to boot. The kids had limeade, while Mac Daddy and I had our favorite weekend afternoon … [Read more...] about Family Football
Champagne Bar – 5:00 Fridays
The holidays are synonymous with entertaining. The holidays are also synonymous with stress, but my post today will help alleviate some of that negative chill in the air. I'm not recommending you imbibe as a coping mechanism, but a drink will surely help make your familial, shall … [Read more...] about Champagne Bar – 5:00 Fridays
77Kids (Not a Duggar post)
Free photo slideshow customized with Smilebox The thing about boys is that there aren't many cute yet cool clothes for the dirty and noisy gender. Wanting stuff to be durable seems to be asking too much. Oh, there's a plethora of A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E. girl clothes so it's a … [Read more...] about 77Kids (Not a Duggar post)
Mirror Image – Wordless Wednesday
Pins & Needles
I was on pins and needles this morning. My palms were a bit sweaty, and my mind was running laps alongside the butterflies in my stomach. After I dropped Bird and Deal off at school this morning I went a few blocks further and took a giant leap out of my comfort zone. I got … [Read more...] about Pins & Needles
Blind Spot
Tragedy strikes on every corner, but you never expect it in your own driveway. Have you ever lost sight of your toddler for even just one second? I have. Can you see every inch of space around and behind you when you back up your car? I … [Read more...] about Blind Spot