When my girls were little we watched Castle in the Sky and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Again and again. We watched Ponyo with my 7 year old and 3 year old son. Now the whole family can’t wait to watch The Secret World of Arrietty. Even me. I remember reading The Borrowers Series of books as…
My brand new iPad was naked. Like most technology with exhibitionist tendencies (read: anything with an Apple on it) it didn’t mind the nudity. It was just a little chilly that way. Also vulnerable. I pointed that out to the husband who is usually pro nudity in general, not just for technology. He asked a…
In December 2007 I was 6 months pregnant. Miserable with the near full bed rest my doctor had ordered. Taking it easy is not easy for me. I hated paying someone to help out with my older kids. Fortunately my husband’s contract had renewed for another six months. We’d have a steady income to cover…
Searching for something sweet to make or do for Valentine’s Day this year? Search no further! I’ve rounded up a ginormous collection of crafts, cards, cupcakes and more from the four corners of the blogosphere. There’s a bazillion ideas on my Valentine’s Day Pinterest Board. You’re sure to fall in love with some of them.
I was shocked when my 11 year old told me it was too late for her to be good at anything. Is my 6th grader really over the hill? Is it too late for her to pursue her dreams of dance or team sports? What do you think? Click through and leave your comments at…
My 11 year old daughter has informed me that it is too late for her. She’s over the hill and can never truly excel at anything. I blame Dance Moms. She came to this conclusion after watching several episodes of the show. Also she came to the conclusion that I have failed her. I should…
These are my Bat Mitzvah shoes. They were a modest white, originally. I was really pissed off about these shoes. I wanted heels. Lilac suede peep toes with tiny heart shaped perforations, to be specific. Those were my dream shoes. The ones a cool girl would wear to her Bat Mitzvah. The instant the big…
This past week has marked the end of an era that was, thankfully brief. But it felt like it lasted forever. Three inches and two shoe sizes worth of growth spurt. Four new best friends. A dozen teacher conferences and class parties. Seven orthodontist appointments. At least two all nighters with sick, barfing kids….
We have a trick pencil cup in our kitchen. It’s where I foolishly dash when I need to note something on the calendar, or write down a phone number. No matter how many times I clean out the pencil cup and refresh with brand new pens in perfect working order, the contents remain the same….
Sometimes the stupidest thing can have a profound effect on your marriage I’ve spent almost half my life sleeping with the same man. On the same side of the bed. And for almost that entire time, I’ve endured the reputation of being an Ice Queen. A non spooner. Someone who needs her space. When my…
