Sometimes it’s the Best of Times over here. Usually my kids wear bathing suits in the swimming pool, and their mommy goes through the motions of having her…
Continue ReadingCatie joined the swim team this year. And then, what happened? Seriously. What happened to our schedule, our free time, and our sanity? Swim team is CRAZY. I’m…
Continue ReadingLately I’ve been writing letters to my kids. They’re not always sappy, as usual letter-writing-to-kids calls for. They’re letters about things I want to say, but I can’t.…
Continue ReadingI’ve been sitting at La Madeline for the better part of an hour trying to write this post.This post could be taking so long because I’m SO TIRED…
Continue ReadingToday’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with Elisabeth. She’s here to discuss uniforms. Actually the recent absence of those plaid jumpers and red polos.FAQ #1: Your outfit is so…fancy.…
Continue ReadingToday is the twin’s last day of school. Which is bittersweet. Sweet because it has been such a wonderful year. Bitter because of my raging to-do list. Right…
Continue ReadingToday’s Fraudulently Asked Questions is with our local handyman. We call him M. Actually most of the family calls him, “DADDY!!”FAQ #1: You had quite a weekend. Assembling…
Continue ReadingOh, man. This week is kicking my butt. Beating me senselessYou win, Neverending Week. UNCLE. Just stop.Here’s the run down of the week’s lows and lower lows……while chowing…
Continue ReadingAbout 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…
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