About twenty years ago, when I was in college, I fell in love with the Indigo Girls’ music. Their songs have lyrics like, “There’s not enough room in this world for my pain,” so, of course, this musical duo is absolutely perfect for melodramatic girls who are going through break-ups and best friend drama. Because,...Continue Reading
The very exciting news around here is that my faithful minivan hit 100,000 (+6) miles this weekend.(When I said that sentence in my head, it sounded sarcastic and sort-of funny. But, like most of my text messages, the sarcasm didn’t translate into print. So, then, it was like I had typed the MOST suburban mom...Continue Reading
Happy Friday! Today’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with Sam. We’re talking breakfast. FAQ #1: Are those Crunch Berries in your breakfast bowl? Are Crunch Berries your very favorite breakfast?Sam: Crunch Berries are my second favorite breakfast. And I never get to eat them. We only get to have sugary cereal when my dad is out-of-town....Continue Reading
Full Disclosure: I’m not sure what this picture has to do with the blog entry. Maybe the horse has on a Game Face? Maybe Sam and Elisabeth are wearing Game Faces while they fight the horse? Maybe we all have Game Faces on since this was taken at one of the MANY activities I had...Continue Reading
For years, I’ve been spreading a lie.Whenever I have given author talks or writing workshops, I have spewed the same nonsense.Heck, I really spewed this nonsense when I taught university classes.Hundreds of times I’ve said this ridiculous phrase:“I’ll never forget the moment I learned how to read.”Then I go on to describe what an avid...Continue Reading
This picture is of Catie with her drama director at the big, end-of-the-year play this past Saturday. Just wanted to clarify that since, with the post title, it may seem like this was a picture of me, Catie’s mama.For the record, her play, The Buccaneers, was a hit. Catie delivered her lines in the right...Continue Reading
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.It has been the best of times lately as the whole family has been having SO MUCH FUN decorating the new beach house. By “the whole family,” I mean, mainly me. And by “decorating the beach house,” I mean me going to IKEA every...Continue Reading
Today’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with Catie. And get ready, because it’s retro!FAQ #1: Wow, Catie. Look at you on Mother’s Day 2005. You were adorable! Any clue how your mom wanted to celebrate her special day that year?Catie: I’m sure she wanted to go to IKEA. Or the beach. No, it was probably IKEA....Continue Reading
Let me start by warning you that this post is packed with first-world problems. Really. If you’re dealing with any important, actual problems, go ahead and click away right now. Reading about my insignificant issues might make your head explode.Anyway, I also want to start by saying I had tears in my eyes when I...Continue Reading
