Zombies and Mosquitos
I just realized today is the one year anniversary of us living in our country home. The mosquitos invited us to a banquet held in our honor. I RSVP’d our regrets but they are insisting that without us...
View ArticleNever (Ever) Pray for Patience
Last week, you may recall, I had a mole removed. They said they would mail me the pathology report, or call me if there was a concern. Well, this morning they called. Of course I missed the call...
View ArticleParty Planners, You Are Welcome.
We had campout sleepovers for our boys birthday parties this year. Our country home is surrounded by nature and no neighbors (well, of the human variety) and serves as a great venue for outdoor...
View ArticleA Kitchen Made Warm
Our family has always had the sweet pleasure of celebrating Thanksgivings hosted by family and friends. Every year I make my Grannie Annie’s macaroni recipe in someone else’s kitchen and watch with...
View ArticlePlease Send Chocolate
Saturday, January 3?Greetings, fellow humans, from the frozen tundra of cottonfieldland. I am writing these words as I gaze upon icy stalks of naked cotton plants, watching the whimsical dance of...
View ArticleA Poops and Giggles Birth Story
Our youngest baby's 1st Birthday is Friday. Here's the lovely tale of her grand entrance. And by "lovely", I mean feral. read more
View ArticleThe Horror
So we are pregnant with baby number five. I realize this isn’t the cutest pregnancy announcement, but some people seem pretty over it. (see attatched photo for proof) read more
View ArticleThe Crazy vs. Hot Matrix
Last night my boys and I had a very important conversation:read more
View ArticleYou know you have too many kids when...
I was challenged by my friend Christie to finish a sentence. She is the unflappable mother of SIX and one of my personal heroes. Her lighthearted sentence beget this post. You know you have too many...
View Article"Florida Vacation" or "Die Trying"
Because I am a prepper (doomsday and day to day) I have spent a good deal of time perusing articles about traveling with children and making the most of family vacations. I have polled friends who have...
View ArticleAn Abridged Guide to Little Boys
Here is a handy guide for moms of boys denoting little boys’ complex thought process regarding hygiene and cleanliness. read more
View ArticleMeetings With Strangers
I like to share stories. I have no artistic bend when it comes to paint and canvas, but bringing moments to life, giving them dimension and color, sharing the mundane that we all relate to and...
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