(Fair warning: This is long and deals with non g-rated topics. But like the title implies…I think it’s important!) So…okay. I’ve had this one brewing for a few days. And it may not even be necessary what with all the 50 Shades hoopla going on. BUT. Maybe it actually is. Because, no offense intended,...
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TGIF
So the drywall company tried to deliver the drywall yesterday. They drove all the way here from Columbus, a “2 1/2 hour drive” they said (though I happened to see McKinley Ave. on the truck, and I can tell you for certain that it does not take 2 1/2 hours to drive to my house...
Winter Wonderings
So here I am on a cold, snowy afternoon characterized by the unusual reality that I don’t have much pressing for my time right now. I’m between writing jobs. Two of the crazies are at school, the other two are napping. I’m almost caught up on laundry. I should do some house-keeping. But instead,...
You are a Brave Mom
Did you know that? You are. Really. It may not feel like it sometimes. I don’t feel like it’s true very much. But honestly, the very nature of parenthood means staring the unknown, potentially heart-wrenching future in the face and doing.it.anyway. For us, brave looks like the start of Kindergarten. My twins got on...
Always Behind
I just went to the kitchen to get the glass of water I always keep beside the bed so I can drink it first thing in the morning. There is a sink-full of dishes there, with more on the counter. They are dirty. But they wouldn’t fit into the dishwasher, which is currently, loudly,...