We saw a pudgy cheeked toddler aching to climb out of her mom's shopping cart at Target the other day. She was stomping her chubby legs with verve, making her candy cane striped leggings wriggle with the folds of adorable toddler chub. Her eyes welled with tears as she hoisted a … [Read more...] about NO!
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No Fall Decorating This Year
It's silly, really. Such a small, insignificant thing, especially in light of all the trials each day brings. But we have been in transition, cramped together in a smallish space for over six months now. We are without our things, our comforts, and sentimental doodads as we await … [Read more...] about No Fall Decorating This Year
All Those Things I Didn’t Know…
I am delighted to bring to you a guest post from my friend Victoria. She's not a blogger, but after reading this, you'll agree that she should be one. When I was a little girl, I would play house. As I created my mythical house-world, I would create personas and identities for … [Read more...] about All Those Things I Didn’t Know…
The Best Gift I Ever Got
Mac Daddy and the boys gave me this bracelet for my birthday last week. It has my sons' names and a small drawing on it representing their nicknames (Bird and Deal). When I tore into the silver and black box and saw the bracelet I positively SWOONED. I declared it was my most … [Read more...] about The Best Gift I Ever Got
Bird is 10
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
Mommy Guilt at Work
One of life's greatest lies is "Time flies when you're having fun." This is not a post about leaning in, opting out, or any such thing. It's just about me, my kids, my choices. Infer what you wish. Heed advice from between the spaces if you find anything … [Read more...] about Mommy Guilt at Work
Camped Out
I never went to camp. We dropped off my first born at sleepaway camp for the first time yesterday (just look at those views!!!). I was actually not very supportive of this venture but played along as mothers so often do. I knew in my head that it would be good for him. I knew … [Read more...] about Camped Out