Monthly Archives: February 2009

I was not present for the events that transpired today, they occurred while the children were out shopping with my ex-husband and his parents. In many ways I am glad I was absent because if I ever find that Vanessa … Continue reading →

Every now and then one or more of my children will get a bit lethargic and stop moving in hyper speed, slow down their incessant chatter and get all snuggly. For a few hours this is heavenly. I can take … Continue reading →

Today I give up. I lost. I am done. I admit defeat. A double boy visit at the doctor resulted in a strep throat diagnosis for Devon and a sinus infection for Loren. Our local pharmacy is was knee deep … Continue reading →

My oldest son, Loren, finds this wildly entertaining and can watch it again and again. I crack up watching Loren crack up over it. We are both very sophisticated.

For many people Monday is the most dreaded day of the week, but for me I have come to harbor some serious anxiety over Tuesday. Every Tuesday Devon and I kick off the day with his weekly occupational therapy appointment. … Continue reading →

Last year we had something like five snow days over the duration of the winter season. At the time I happened to work in the only child care facility that remained open during such times. Guess who was crazy ass … Continue reading →

My stomach is not handling the smoked meat we ordered for take out, on this my day off from Body For Life, and has left me stranded in my bed clutching at my mid-region. So rather than rattle off my … Continue reading →

Winter gets real old after living in it your whole life. It’s all cutesy and fluffy through about January 2. After that it just gets monotonous and annoying until about the end of February when we usually have a thaw … Continue reading →

When it comes to being a mother of a teenager I like to think myself a bit more understanding than some of the Other Mothers. Loren was born when I was just 22, a mere child when you really stop … Continue reading →

There are not too many moments that roll my way where I fancy myself to be suave or cosmopolitan. Sure, from time to time I might string a few words together in such a way that I make somebody laugh … Continue reading →