Well, the Easter eggs have been colored and eaten, the chocolate bunnies have been massacred, and another holiday is in the memory books.The time is going so fast now that I can't even seem to catch my breath anymore.Not only are my own children growing, but my niece and three nephews have the nerve to grow up right before my eyes as well. This was so apparent at my parents' … [Read more...]
Special Delivery
Lying in bed I feel another contraction. The familiar tightening and release. The same contractions I've had for the last four months. The contractions that have me on modified bed rest, not allowed to drive, and brought me to the hospital two times in just the last few weeks. I'm hoping this is just another false alarm. I have my bag packed, my Norah Jones CD ready, and my … [Read more...]
After the Vows
Like a lot of little girls, I grew up with romantic notions of my wedding day. My sisters and I loved to hear my mother tell of her wedding to my father. Her search for the perfect cake and how she designed her own bridal bouquet were stories we loved to hear as we looked over her wedding album.Long before I met my husband, I spent many hours planning and fantasizing about my … [Read more...]
Not My Family
When you were growing up, did you ever know a family that seemed to do everything right? The children were always on their best behavior and looked neat and clean. The family was always on time for every function, and the husband and wife never argued.Well, my family is just like this. My children are absolute angels, and my husband and I have never said a cross word to each … [Read more...]
L is for Lizzy
If you are visiting from Bonbon Break welcome! Hope you get possessed! When our son, Tom, was eight years old, he needed a tooth pulled out. Or "wiggled" out, as the pediatric dentist we go to said."Mom, that means he's pulling my tooth out, yes?""Yes, Tom."The dentist went on to say they prefer to use the term wiggle. Tom looked at me and asked again if the dentist was going … [Read more...]
