being a mom

Now You Know Why They’re Not Models

Scene: Fall festival, trying to take a nice photo of both girls. (Click any photo to enlarge.) OK, girls, look…

16 years ago

An Aching Back Isn’t A Reason For An Early Induction

There are so many things that I like about my new job. I mean, I get to assist in bringing…

16 years ago

Do They Have A Mommy Relaxation Camp?

'Cause if they do, I could use one right now.Today was Cordy's first day of summer camp. "Typical" kid summer…

17 years ago

In the Dark

Last night, as I was coming home from a night out with friends, I was treated to an amazing light…

17 years ago

Haiku Friday: Comparisons

I know it's bad tocompare your children but Ican't help it at timesMira often wearsCordy's hand-me-downs and Ilike the differencesThis…

17 years ago

Making Her Carnivore Daddy Proud

Mother's Day was quiet. Not much to report, really, other than the cuteness at watching your youngest child go to…

17 years ago

Happy Mother’s Day

Earlier today...Cordy: I really love my mother!Me: Aww, that's sweet...Cordy: Her name is grandma!Me: Oh...well then.To all my bloggy mama…

17 years ago

What Are The Odds of Two Children Looking Towards The Camera At The Same Time?

Answer: pretty slim. (WHY? Why will they never look in the same direction at the same time?)Which is why I…

17 years ago

I’m Not Ready For This

Yesterday, while volunteering at Cordy's preschool, her teacher let me in on a little tidbit of Cordy's school life."She's got…

17 years ago

I Will Never Survive Elementary School (Alternate Title: Kids Are Cruel)

With the layer of snow still covering the ground, and two little girls with pent-up energy from being cooped up…

17 years ago