It seems cliche to say we see things differently when we have children. It's almost pathetically trite to say we "notice the little things" or realize we must "stop and smell the roses." Oh, parenting is chock full of cliches. I do see the world differently now that I'm a mother, … [Read more...] about In My Son’s Eyes
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Ronald McDonald House is a Home
I tucked my sons into bed last night like I usually do. I pulled their sheets up to their chins and tucked them in just so. I double checked their nightlights, turned on the ceiling fan, closed closet doors (I can't sleep with closet doors open!), enjoyed a second round of … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House is a Home
Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Apparently "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has made its way into the bellies of our children and the coffers of our food making behemoths. It's become de rigueur to hide vegetables in kids' meals. All the big brands are doing it. Home cooks are doing it. I blame Jessica … [Read more...] about Sneaking Veggies is Bad News
Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
Every kid wants to be a super hero when he grows up. Even I used to wrap tin foil on my wrists and pretend to be Wonder Woman. That was before I realized Hollywood exploited her feminine wiles and made her mash her breasts together to create a veritable human Grand Canyon of … [Read more...] about Sugar Milk – 5:00 Fridays
High School Boys and Tragic Ends
There is so much sad news this week about local teens. Three high school boys died in a single car crash while their sole survivor friend is in critical condition. They were 16 and 17 years old. They were all wearing seat belts. Excessive speed is to blame. A high school senior … [Read more...] about High School Boys and Tragic Ends
Drowning.
I am grateful that Bird and Deal have a healthy fear of water. They frolic and splash but know the power that water yields. Bird loves to swim but he knows his limits. Deal thinks the pool is a giant bath tub and doesn't understand the point of swimming when there are boats to … [Read more...] about Drowning.
My Greatest Accomplishment and My Un-Bucket List
Do you have a bucket list? Some of my Avon Breast Cancer Walk teammates walked to check off the grueling yet rewarding experience from their bucket list. Another friend does crazy runs through mud and muck and 24-hour relays because she is a masochist gets off on crazy shit she … [Read more...] about My Greatest Accomplishment and My Un-Bucket List