Category Archives: Family

The Tooth Fairy

MC lost his first tooth!!!! He put his tooth in a glass of water and set it out to receive his cash.  Have I mentioned how much he likes money??? His sister wanted to make sure that he didn’t repeat … Continue reading

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What is up with all the chicken talk?

Lots of talk about chickens goin on around here. BB was very curious about my fertilizer. It came very highly recommended from a number of reliable sources. BB had questions. He was not convinced. He said, “this is chicken poop?” … Continue reading

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Please remove your hand from my son, k?

Summer is in full swing at the pool. Fun and splashing in the sun, right? Well, sure… Only, then I was visiting with a friend while lounging at the side of the pool, my BB playing close by and over … Continue reading

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Falling in love again…and again and again.

  Just when you think you will throttle them if they do one more ornery thing… Just when you are certain you can’t worry one bit more… When your brain might explode if you hear even one more, “MOM!  MOOOOOOOMMMMM!” … Continue reading

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Helping Hands

Deep cleansing breath. Nope…still pissed. I go to my sewing machine to alter a swimsuit that is too big (waaahooo) only something is amiss. Some little someone has been playing in my space with my sewing machine. GASP. He cannot … Continue reading

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Diamond Maxee Mae

  Oh Maxee girl… 14 years is a long time. You were one of my first impractical purchases, but a very sound investment all the same. Only the size of a guinea pig or so…sneaking into purses and swiping what … Continue reading

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The Bedazzler

  Did you ever have one of those days? Reflective?  Pondering?  Soul searching? Yeah, me neither;) Last night I was feeling particularly grateful for wonderful friends helping me through unfamiliar territory. It led me to this wondering…about what it is…what … Continue reading

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Traveling Man

I guess I didn’t realize how frustrated he was… I don’t even remember what it was that didn’t go his way. As I was making dinner, I did look out the sliding door in time to see him walk across … Continue reading

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Regular Comedian

  Here is a funny joke to play on your family: Install a new screen door (or an old screen door that you fixed). Do not install a new door knob. This creates very interesting moments. It might even be … Continue reading

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Prepare yourself!

Yesterday… In the midst of a beautiful afternoon of playtime… MC comes running towards me… Carrying the tallest dandelion I have ever seen. Over a foot, to be sure! He yells, as he is approaching, “PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE TICKLER … Continue reading

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