The weather folks are promising a hot weekend. I'll embrace it because spring was more like winter around here, and I am allergic to winter. I've been eying a bright orange eyelet dress that hangs in my closet with the tags still attached. The sun hasn't struck hot enough for me … [Read more...] about Sorbet Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Twas the Night Before School Starts
Twas the night before school starts, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring & please spare us the louse! The backpacks were hung in the mudroom with care, In hopes that all school supplies were purchased without error. The boys were both … [Read more...] about Twas the Night Before School Starts
Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
We are crossing the line in the sand that demarcates the lazy days of summer and the bustle of school days. We are all approaching this line in Chariots of Fire style, slow motion with an ever so slight sense of urgency. Bird, Deal, and I agree that this summer has been … [Read more...] about Peachy Keen Summer – 5:00 Fridays
Herbalicious Pimm’s – 5:00 Fridays TM
I have a love/hate relationship with summer. I love the flowy dresses and kicky wedge sandals but hate the mosquitoes and creepy crawlies. I love the fresh earthen vegetables and the smell of the grill fired up but hate the oppressive humidity. I love having my sons home while we … [Read more...] about Herbalicious Pimm’s – 5:00 Fridays TM
Adieu Summer – 5:00 Fridays
I scaled back my work a few years ago to be home with Bird and Deal until they started school. Those first few summers without preschool left me in tears more often than not. Poor Mac Daddy came home to a hot mess of a wife despite my attempts to present myself as a hot wife. … [Read more...] about Adieu Summer – 5:00 Fridays
Last (Lazy) Days of Summer
Summer is winding down. The lazy days shall soon part to make way for schedules and homework and piano lessons. The frequently flexible bedtimes will be but a distant memory as 8:00 will be lights out again soon. Backpacks will be full of papers to sign and forms to complete. Oh, … [Read more...] about Last (Lazy) Days of Summer
Hottermelon – 5:00 Fridays
Bird and Deal inspired my cocktail concoction today. I don't mean that they drove me to drink, though that's not a stretch on some days. I admit that sometimes their whining leads to my wining. But that's not the case today. Deal likes to stick a pencil behind his ear, take a … [Read more...] about Hottermelon – 5:00 Fridays