Emma Kate Has Loved Them Deeply Since 1997

Now admittedly I have a bit of a weakness for music that involves someone banging the ever-livin' fire out of a piano. (Please see: Ben Folds.) And I love me some acoustic flava, to boot. (Please see: John Mayer. Monk & Neagle. James Taylor. … [Continue reading]

Bloggity Goodness

My sweet friend JMom over at Lots of Scotts has written a post that speaks straight to a tired mama's heart. You can check it out here. And you will be encouraged. … [Continue reading]

Obviously There Is Something Terribly Wrong With Me

Earlier tonight I decided to go through all our summer pictures that I have stored on the computer. I knew there were pictures of Offspring With Disney Characters, Offspring With Cousins, Offspring With Friends, Offspring With Dogs, Offspring In … [Continue reading]

Proof That Lots Of Things Run Through Your Brain While Folding Clothes

A little while ago I put Alex in time out for arguing with me. After about four minutes I walked back to his room and said, "Buddy, do you know why you're in time out?" "Because the pirates wanted to fight you," he said. I think that maybe I'm … [Continue reading]

I Believe My Ears Have Set A Precedent For My House

Guess what, internets? It's time for the monthly Hey-Y'all-My-House-Is-A-Wreck post! OH MERCY it wears me out. I would imagine that you feel the same way. Feel free to scream "GRAB HOLD OF THE REINS, WOMAN!" at your computer screen. Okay. … [Continue reading]

I Am A Dainty, Fragile Flower

I knew that today was going to be what Sister calls a "humdingalinga" when I had to put Howard Alex in time out. At the pool. During his swimming lesson. The specifics aren't important, really - just typical four year-old antics - but when we got … [Continue reading]