Dirt and Noise
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – These boobs were made for walking.
I've never done anything really big in my life. I've had my moments but haven't done anything momentous. Yes, I gave birth to two healthy, lovely boys. And yes, I'm doing my bit to raise them well. But family aside, I haven't many notches in my belt. When I was young(er) I had … [Read more...] about Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – These boobs were made for walking.
Remembering Persephone – 5:00 Fridays
Could it be that North Carolina is finally over its blazing love affair with Summer? Mother Nature, in an ironic twist, sheds her mantle of leaves while we cloak ourselves in coats. The leaves crunch underfoot as I walk my dog. The wind even sighs in relief. I trust that … [Read more...] about Remembering Persephone – 5:00 Fridays
Phineas & Ferb (aka Bird & Deal)
I have some squirrely kids. Dance Party USA has been a long standing tradition in our house. In fact, just the other night the boys chose to crank the tunes and have a dance off instead of play Wii or watch TV. We moved around some furniture and set Pandora to the Black Eyed … [Read more...] about Phineas & Ferb (aka Bird & Deal)
Milestones
His still pudgy little hands cupped his round cheek, smushing his last bits of baby fat up into his brow. With the other hand he rolled his new Hot Wheels across the pillow, reciting every feature and detail. I could tell he had studied those cars with microscopic focus. I … [Read more...] about Milestones
H2O – 5:00 Fridays
There's one essential ingredient that makes all my 5:00 Fridays posts possible. Vodka? Lime? Ginger ale? Garnish. Well, yes, to garnish, but that's not what I mean. 5:00 Fridays wouldn't exist without it. Indeed, none of us would exist without it. Water. … [Read more...] about H2O – 5:00 Fridays
10 Commandments, Mommy Style
I wrote a little blurb over at Yahoo! Shine today. I have my own version of the 10 Commandments. Check it out. 10 Mommy Commandments What would you add? … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments, Mommy Style