Life Is Hard

It started with a sleepover. The brothers returned home after one of the best nights ever to a task they had been dreading. After weeks of avoiding it and one million legos on the floor later, the time had... Read "Life Is Hard" »

Off They Go

We made it through another first morning of the first day of school. New clothes were laid out ready for this morning, hair brushed, hot breakfast, lunches made the night before, and somehow we were still late. I'm blaming... Read "Off They Go" »

It's the End of the World as We Know It

Today is the last day of summer. For those of you reading this with children who have been in school for the last three weeks, I don't know what to tell you. Your school district is crazy. Or awesome.... Read "It's the End of the World as We Know It" »

Saying Goodbye To Summer

So we are saying goodbye to summer, almost. One last road trip to see family, a few more days to sleep in, the lazy trips to the park are winding down. I find in times of transition my kids... Read "Saying Goodbye To Summer" »

My Children, The Cheaters

There will be no photograph accompanying this post because I don't want to tip the principal off to where the morally bankrupt are at the moment. No extra clues on my watch. I have my hands full with in-house detention... Read "My Children, The Cheaters" »

Talk To Me: Three Scandalous Questions to Ask After School

Madeleine on the first day of school See that happy, lighthearted girl? She's got nothing on her dear mother who has been using the last three days to lie on the couch and silently cheer. Listen--a silent house! Look--six... Read "Talk To Me: Three Scandalous Questions to Ask After School" »

I carry your heart

I've heard that when you have a child it's like a part of your heart is now roaming around the earth outside of your body. I have never felt those words more heavily than the day I sent my... Read "I carry your heart" »

Back-to-School Blues or How Lucy Saved the Day

Yes, that's me in yesterday's clothes, traipsing down the street with five children ages almost three to ten. No, they don't all belong to me, but if fate or tragedy ever deemed my sister's children mine, I would take them... Read "Back-to-School Blues or How Lucy Saved the Day" »

Summer Slackin'

"I have an idea, an idea Mom!" Lucy says in her sleep. Even in her sleep this kid is hatching a plan. She is nestled in the crook of my arm and I wait a little longer to hear more... Read "Summer Slackin'" »