This morning I got out of bed and decided that clutter in our house is causing clutter in my brain. The main area that's getting on my last nerve is our kitchen / breakfast room / playroom area. Everything piles up in there because that's where we … [Continue reading]
Absence Makes The Heart Explode
21 June 2007 by
After five days of visiting his grandparents, the boy is home. And I don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing the words, "Mama, I missed you ALL DAY LONG." I'd write more, but I'm too busy catching up on hugs. … [Continue reading]
It’s A Good Thing That The City Never Sleeps Because At These Prices I Won’t, Either
20 June 2007 by
For the last week or so, I've been doing a little preliminary planning for the New York trip I mentioned a couple of weeks ago (also known as "Martie Takes Manhattan"), and I think we have settled on a date. Martie's going, as is Sister, my … [Continue reading]
Some Dinners And Some Movies
19 June 2007 by
Alex apparently has decided to spend the rest of his childhood in Mississippi. Just a minute ago I answered the phone, and he was on the other end saying, "UM, MAMA? I want to stay here FIVE days. And Mama? I went to Martie's house, and her house was … [Continue reading]
He’s Homesick As Can Be And Misses Us Terribly
18 June 2007 by
Yesterday, when D. and I left Mama and Daddy's, Alex told us that he was going to stay at their house for two days. Early this afternoon, when D. called to check on the little man, Alex announced that he was going to stay at their house for three … [Continue reading]
How You Know You’re Getting Old
18 June 2007 by
Your child goes to his grandparents' house for a few days. You have the opportunity to enjoy a kid-free morning with one of your closest friends. You talk with your friend about where you'd like to go together on the kid-free morning, and she … [Continue reading]
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