Nothing To Do Today Day
At a quarter past eight this morning I suddenly realized Kenny was the only child on the main floor. Up the stairs, I step over a basket of laundry and turn off the bathroom light, Sierra’s light, the boys’ light because no one understands that lights on = money flushed down the toilet. Muttering un

I'm Not Saying It's A Good Thing
I cut out the Clorox Wipes 3-pack coupon a week or so ago to use at Costco but we left the store with only a rain check. The next few days I shoved Viva paper towels (The Best Paper Towel. Period.) in my near empty containers scattered throughout the house to soak up the liquid and get me through till I bought more. Today I ran to Wi

Because I Said So
First I should say that I am overjoyed to have the potty training behind us. Josh began ignoring the potty seat last week and even with the diarrhea of this latest bug, he made it to the bathroom without saying a peep. Clearly, a heads up would have been helpful but it’s the progress that counts, right? Not the messes we parents can become almost immune to. Almost. I can say that on at least one

This Isn't a Rap Video
This is pretty much how it goes, generally speaking:Michael walks in the door. I’m busy doing something. He wants some action. I give him a quick kiss and hug. He gropes me. I give in a little or give him the Heisman but either way we hear:“Dad! This isn’t a rap video!”*It’s been 13

This is what Two Valedictorians Look Like
And I'm not talking about the photo of me.Who are these fabulous people? And why is that girl wearing a year supply of eye shadow? I can tell you that I’m the girl with the eye shadow and Michael is the boy with the pretty girl but that’s all I can offer. I posted these pictures not only because I