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...]
Checkup: Years Six and Four
Kyle is 342 pounds, 7 feet tall, and has body odor like a hairy teenager. He's 97th percentile for height with no other discernible signs of early-onset puberty, so I just have to make sure he showers daily and uses a deodorant made with natural materials. Also, the doctor … [Read more...]
Just Another Normal Day at the Elementary School
Health clerk casually picks up walkie-talkie. "Joe, come in. Joe?" "Copy." "Joe, there's a blood clean-up in Mrs. W's class," she says. She looks up at me. "Where exactly?" "Uh, inside the door," I stammer. "It's inside the door." "I'm on it." "Great, … [Read more...]
Blogging On My Knees
Since December I've been a physical mess. First I had a stress fracture in my left foot and spent a week in a boot. It was sexy, especially when I wore dresses. After that I started to feel better, walking for exercise and then hiring a trainer. But my back and left hip were … [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...]