We've all heard the tired cliché, "Wait until you have kids of your own; then you'll understand." Usually, we get this from our parents with whom we've had some disagreement or misunderstanding, or yes, even a full-fledged screaming match (e.g. with Mom...again). ::rolls eyes:: But how often do we think about when we are old and … Continue reading Adult Kid
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Being a Good Human is Hard Enough
Each morning I wake up easy enough. Then again, I suppose I shouldn't say "easy". I toss and turn and SNOOZE 3,4,5 times? And like quicksand, the more I resist the deeper I sink. I mean "easy" in that for the most part we don't have to think much about your actions. MORNING ROUTINE 1: … Continue reading Being a Good Human is Hard Enough
The Tooth Fairy “pays” a visit
My oldest son is 6 years old. He just recently had his first loose tooth. He would not let anyone touch it, so it hung in there until the last thread of gum gave out. My mom sent me the picture of the gaping hole after he finally lost his tooth one day while at … Continue reading The Tooth Fairy “pays” a visit
25 Years and Counting
When I was 7 and my older sister was 9, my mom had another baby. It wasn't planned, but Martha came into our world on June 4th, 1989. Boy was she needy, hungry, sleepy, whiny, noisy, angry, and stinky... She was like the 7 dwarfs balled up into this one little 8 pound bundle. But … Continue reading 25 Years and Counting
Anonymous Pain
What follows is the story of an anonymous girl. We will file it under fiction, because it must be, fiction. More people should tell their stories. ************ Years later, everyone smiled as if nothing had happened, as if she had kept her secret. Her heart sank each time. She did not wish him ill, but … Continue reading Anonymous Pain
Pity Cat
If you utilize any form of social media, then it's very likely you have encountered the Grumpy Cat meme. But...I bet you've never seen the Pity Cat meme... Ok. That is a really cute, sad kitty, but we all KNOW a Pity Cat. They thrive off your pity and NEED your attention. Yet, rather than … Continue reading Pity Cat
Buried Treasure
Yesterday morning, was the first of three days I took off from work to enjoy my daughter’s spring break with her and her younger siblings. I had lots of fun activities planned for those three days: the Youth Fair, I couldn’t wait to eat an elephant ear, though not literally; the Miami Seaquarium; the Zoo, … Continue reading Buried Treasure
Karl
April 11, 2013 My husband and I have been friends for 17 years. Together for 16 years. Pet owners for 13 years... February 12, 2000 Since it was almost Valentine's Day, and Gaby had recently had shoulder surgery, I decided a puppy would be a great way to cheer him up. When Karl first saw … Continue reading Karl
Anecdotes from a Mom, Wife, Sister & Daughter. 