Bird is 10 years old today. 10. We've entered the double digit zone. I'm bracing myself. I see wine and DSW in my future. I also see a hazy future and an equally hazy past. Where have 10 years gone? What has shaped this child of mine during these years? I don't want to … [Read more...] about Bird is 10
Dirt and Noise
The Power of Words, Proven by MLK – Wordless Wednesday
Back to School Memory Making
We started our morning with the requisite photo on the front stoop. Fresh haircuts, clean lunch boxes, goofy grins. The looks on the boys' faces show signs of eagerness, anticipation, and pent up squeals as they await the delight in seeing their friends. They show no signs of … [Read more...] about Back to School Memory Making
Happy Birthday, Mac Daddy! – Wordless Wednesday
Historic Home Renovation in Progress
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Talking Flu Shots for National Immunization Month
This is a sponsored post, but the opinions are all mine. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are important to me. This is actually a gross understatement. Through my work with Shot@Life, I have seen life saving vaccines given to children in … [Read more...] about Talking Flu Shots for National Immunization Month
Zestos Rosada – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a slight obsession with the fact that summer is ending. I've relied on the kindness of friends and availability of babysitters to cobble together my work schedule this summer. Colleagues think I've been half-assing my job, and my kids think I've failed at motherhood. It's … [Read more...] about Zestos Rosada – 5:00 Fridays TM