I’ve never been a big drinker. Maybe it’s the memories of growing up with an alcoholic father that kept me scared to ever getting to the point of having a problem. Or it could be the first time I had a drink, it was 4 shots of Jagermeister at a favorite local restaurant. I threw [...]

Last week, he went from two teeth to six teeth.

He has gone from being content surrounded by toys

to crawling

to pulling himself up to his feet- all in one week.

There is never a dull moment with this little guy around. We are seeing his personality, silliness, and stubborn ways shine through.

But something that hasn’t changed…

He is [...]

Times are tight, blah, blah, blah. This is the first year that I couldn’t afford to send each of the kids to their choice of summer camp. They’ve done soccer camps, art camps, volleyball camps, and baseball camps. The year I was convinced my son was on the wrong track and that huffing and glue [...]

I had one of those spa direct sales parties at my house. I had just run into an old friend from high school and invited her. During the party, we caught up. When she learned that I stayed home with my kids, she had a look of disgust on her face and said, “WHY? I [...]

I’ve been escaping from real life lately in the best way I know. Watching TV.  So, wanna know what I’m watching? Aside from being embarrassed that my kids and I religiously watch America’s Got Talent, I do watch other things…

Jaycee Duggard Interview- I’m rather speechless about this. I was consumed about her in the news [...]

Yesterday was an emotional day. I got some news that was hard to take. My husband was sleeping and I carried it alone- just me and my computer. It was one of those days that I should have held my tongue (or my fingers, in this case.) I don’t usually run with my knee jerk [...]

There are good days when I could convince you everything is OK. Then there are days like today.

I’ve been living in a big black hole. Someone that looks likes me, carts my kids around and has the same voice as me makes appearances only when absolutely necessary, but it’s not me.

I’m in this [...]

I am from aluminum swing sets that were never truly installed correctly and one leg lifted off of the ground with each swoop of the swing. I am from above ground swimming pools. I am from Raggedy Ann and Andy, View Master and Silly Putty. I am from two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, [...]

It’s not a big secret that I am still not back at my fighting weight since the baby. I have felt really torn with how to get back to a weight that I am happy with. Of course, if I do anything, I want it to be safe, for him, since I am still nursing. [...]

I have problems. Real substantial issues that I have to deal with. They aren’t things I share openly, but they weigh down on me, heavily.  They keep me awake at night. They change my complexion of the world on most days. My mind is always running a mile a minute with what if’s and worry.

So [...]