My Superbowl Hell: A Seahawk in a Land of Patriots
I still remember the first day I felt like an outsider here. It was about five years ago and I had just moved from Louisville, Kentucky to the Boston suburbs. … Continue reading
A Blanket of Fun
When we went to bed around midnight, only a few inches of snow covered the ground. The last thing I heard was meteorologists promising things were about to ramp up, … Continue reading
Blizzard 2015 Weather Map
One of my besties, Beth, who lives in Maine, posted this on Facebook today. So funny… although I’m hoping not totally accurate. At this point, I’d settle for screwed or … Continue reading
How a Dance Video Saved My Mashed Potatoes
Crazy time always occurs during the same period each night: Between 4-7 p.m., which unfortunately includes the time period when I make dinner. It never fails. Sweet Pea and Superhero … Continue reading
I Love My Subaru: A Haiku
My teeth may chatter, But seat heaters are the bomb. Junk in my trunk: Warm!
Pregnancy Brain is Real. But Does it Ever Go Away?
First of all, I’m NOT pregnant. Ain’t nobody got time for that. But I was reminded this week about “pregnancy brain” — the tendency to feel spaced out and forgetful … Continue reading
10 Things That Are Less Loud Than My Kids
Originally posted on The Wild Rumpus:
My husband works at night, and usually doesn’t get home until 12:30 p.m. or so. I work part-time from home, many times also at…
Project De-Troll-ify in Progress
Man, it’s been a rough couple of months in the self-esteem department. In November, I endured the saga of the broken nose. December was already super crazy, and for fun … Continue reading
Big Changes Mean Frozen Tears… and Joy
It’s been a big week for my Sweet Pea, and for our family, too. Now that she’s finally old enough, Sweet Pea started preschool on Tuesday. She woke up excited … Continue reading
Seeing Myself Through My Son’s Eyes… And Markers
My poor Superhero has been sick since Monday. Just as I was arriving to attend the Winter Party in his kindergarten classroom Monday afternoon, the teacher’s assistant was escorting him … Continue reading
It All Comes to a Screeching Halt
Hello, blogosphere! I haven’t been here in a while, and I’ve missed it. The holiday vortex of shopping and volunteering and early work deadlines sucked me right in, tossing me … Continue reading
Have a Dee-sgusting Christmas
My kids are really getting into Christmas music this year. Tonight, we were looking through the On Demand choices on TV because they love the festivity of a good Christmas … Continue reading
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