And then she said, I think I’m falling in love with rodents
The other day, my daughter and I went to the pet store to get some food for the mice. While we were there, we made our normal rounds, stopping by…
The Big, Bad, Red Thing in my Kitchen
I sat there at the kitchen table, hunched over my keyboard, finishing an article I was working on. The house was quiet, except for the sound of the ceiling fan,…
Swimming With Our Socks On
This week was our last week before school starts. Because our summer has been so busy, I really wanted these last few days to be laid back and fun. And…
Creating Quality Time by Ignoring the Clock
Last Saturday, when my daughter and I were out running errands, she climbed into the front of the car and, with a huge smile on her face, stood up through…
Sometimes Trying is Winning
A few days ago, as I waited for my kids to dry off at their swim meet, I caught the last part of another group’s race. All of the swimmers…
A Cricket or Two. Or Thirty.
You’d think the mice were enough. But somehow our kids came home from grandma and grandpa’s house with frogs. It’s my fault, actually. I said they could. However, I distinctly…
And Then There Were Stuffed Animals Flying In The Back Seat
Last weekend, my husband and I were on our way to drop the kids off at my parent’s house for a few days when our wedding song came on the…
Moments That Stay
I got a hug from my son the other day that surprised me. Because in the last several months, at just seven years old, he’s gotten very independent–not wanting me…