Category: Humor

One holiday season when I was in high school I got it in my head that I would like to go caroling.  The idea struck me at about 7:30pm

Recently my husband and I spent our first 26 hours ever together away from our kids.  The grandparents were in town and spent the night with the little people

Ever since someone in her life has died, (I wrote about it here and here.) death and dying have become a regular part of conversations with my two-year-old

I was on a walk this morning.  I was coming up the road by my house when I suddenly stopped in the middle of the road to start

I asked my husband out on our first date. In truth, I just needed a date for this party. It was a 60th birthday party for a great

It’s mom’s week. (I like to stretch it out.) In honor of mothers everywhere I am writing a note to those sometimes miraculous but also PESKY, IRRATIONAL, and

“No you didn’t!” you say. “Yes, I did.” I respond. I was still in my first trimester with my first child.  My mid-wife gave me the thumbs up,

THANKS FOR FOLLOWING MY BLOG! I’ve been getting so many new followers lately and I want to say, “Thank you so much!”  It’s so fun to connect in

Xylus: “Mom, last day I built this,” (showing me the legos). Me: “Honey you say, ‘yesterday.” Xylus: “I say ‘last day.'” Oh okay! Xylus to his sister: “Caca,

It’s funny how looking back on Christmas’ past, it’s not the moments you think you would remember that make the most impact. Having a Christmas tree has always