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" »

Four Little Mothers

Weeks ago a tiny bird flew into our screened porch and built a nest in the pot given to me by a dear friend years ago when I moved into her neighborhood. It said "Welcome to the Fan." I... Read "Four Little Mothers" »

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream

Something happened along the way and now I'm stuck in this crazy place. Three times in a row I promised my kids dessert if they ate all their dinner. Now they are saying crazy things like "can I have a... Read "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream" »

Summer Pickin'

Jack has been asking to pick cherries for over a year now. Cherries were perfect for him because it was a combination of his love of tree climbing and fruit. Picking is the one activity that proves to be... Read "Summer Pickin'" »

The Great Gravel Move of '09

School is officially out. I know this because it is already Wednesday and my children are ready to lose their minds. E: Momomomomomomom. We should go outside and play ball. K: What kind of ball? E: We can just throw... Read "The Great Gravel Move of '09" »

Catch The Bug

Jack has a fear of certain bugs, like high pitched screams are reserved for such encounters. I asked him to crawl under the bed when I was cleaning the other day only to place him right in the path... Read "Catch The Bug" »

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'" »