I was in the strange place between dreams. I had a sensation of floating, and my mind was at peace.The dream I had of riding the Long Island Railroad with Gloria Steinem was finishing, and I was in a Rain Forest where I could hear the sounds of wild creatures getting closer and closer.“Mommy. Mom. Mom. Mommy.”“Mommy. Ma. Ma. Ma. Ma.” The animals were getting restless, and I … [Read more...]
Kathy & The Dishwasher’s Excellent Adventure
The weather is getting warmer, the pool is open, and the school year has two weeks to go. Yet, for some reason I can't stop thinking about the fall of 2010.Back then our youngest child had just started kindergarten, and I was enjoying my new-found freedom of five whole hours without having to clean up from someone getting their own juice or explain why Oreos at 9:00 a.m. were … [Read more...]
I’m Still Waiting…
The last few weeks of the school year are really when a mom's super powers are tested. There's an endless string of field days, concerts, plays, recitals, end-of-year parties for every activity and club your child is in. Multiply this by three children--in three different schools--and it's enough to make me start thinking that cloning isn't such a bad idea.Once again I'm in … [Read more...]
In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Peace has descended on my happy home. My house has recovered from a full day of children running around, bouncing on beds and putting their hands all over the walls.The air conditioner is humming, and I can hear the occasional creaks from a house that is well loved and well used.No children are laughing, screaming or asking for bowls of cereal. This is the time that dreams … [Read more...]
No Going Back
A few weeks ago, the kids and I were on my bed laughing and joking while watching TV.My youngest, Peter, was hugging me while my daughter Lizzy was trying to tickle me with her feet. She's only 10, but her feet are as big as mine.I was grateful to have all my chickens around me.Tom was sitting on the bed, trying to act a bit more mature at 13 than his younger sister and … [Read more...]
