Lousy Anna
My husband has poison ivy. A horrendous, disgusting, pustulating case of poison ivy. He spent a week in Louisiana helping his mother care for her acres and acres of property and her house that had plumbing and electrical problems that, if we lived nearby, he could take care … [Read more...]
When Extraordinary Is Ordinary
A few weeks ago I was on the phone with MomHOP, going over my upcoming schedule and talking about when I would finally be able to relax. "I have a wedding coming up, and then I can relax." "Oh, but the next weekend I'm throwing the kids' birthday party. After that I can … [Read more...]
If You Can’t Beat ’em, Bug’em!
I'll get back to spinning tales of travel and weddings in a bit, but first I want to treat you to this double whammy. 1. The video: the kids and I appeared in another Momversation spot for Hallmark. They are such cute little guys on camera. You can bet that their glee over … [Read more...]
Four: the Age of Why
INT. Prince home. 8AM. Family scurrying around to get out the door on time. MOM: Brady, get your shoes on. BRADY: Why? MOM: Because we're leaving for school. BRADY: Why? MOM: Because you go to school on Tuesdays. BRADY: It's a school day? MOM: Yes. BRADY: … [Read more...]