I'm the mother of three amazing children. I married my best friend, and we live in the suburban neighborhood I grew up in. I even drive a minivan.On paper, we sound like a very ordinary family. Even if you set the paper aside, I still think we're pretty average.But every now and then I get smacked in the face with the reality that we're a little different. My oldest son Tom … [Read more...]
My Dishwasher’s Really Possessed!
It's not easy owning a possessed appliance, especially one that decides to die. Thankfully, we have a service agreement until 2015. I wasn't thrilled, but I changed my schedule for Tuesday so I would be home when the repairman came. As luck would have it, it's now after three. My first-grader and third-grader, Peter and Lizzy, are now off the bus. I still have to pick up my … [Read more...]
Spring Rewind
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...]
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...]
