daily life

Mom or Zookeeper – What’s The Difference?

When I was little, I wanted to work in a zoo. I loved everything about animals, and knew that no…

17 years ago

Haiku Friday: Simple Pleasures

An unexpectedsurprise tonight, hidden ina closet cornerOne final box ofThin Mint Girl Scout cookies Iforgot months agoThe perfect hidingspot, and…

17 years ago

The Age of Worry

Today I took Mira to her first Mommy & Me class. One of Aaron's relatives runs the class, and even…

18 years ago

Haiku Friday: Labor Day

Farewell to SummerWith Labor Day comes the startof the Fall seasonGoodbye swimming andsandals. Hello pretty leaves,pumpkins and cider. Sure, it…

18 years ago

What Happens When You’re Told "Mommy, Take A Picture Of Me!"

Mommy, look at me! Mira is an unwilling participant (and had a clothing change) If I thought for one minute…

18 years ago

Today’s Conversations

While riding on Aaron's shoulders:"Are you tall, Cordy?""Yes!""Are you taller than daddy?""Yes!""Are you taller than mommy and Mira?""Yes! I can…

18 years ago

Racing Through The Fog

I really don't have time to be depressed right now.August is shaping up to be one of the busiest months…

18 years ago

Meet My New Tech Support

Mark my words: in a couple of years, this kid will be hacking into government supercomputers for fun. I've been…

18 years ago

Haiku Friday: For The Kids…Or Not

I drive down the roadThe radio plays softlyto not bother kidsMy fingers are coldthe A/C roars to reach thebackseat passengersI'm…

18 years ago

Murphy’s Law & Unexpected Kindness

As I mentioned recently, we lost our health insurance last Thursday, and we're currently in the process of getting the…

18 years ago