The morning was supposed to be a wonderful one. My husband had come home late the night before, due to bad weather, and surprised me with a flower in one hand and a hug in the other. And although the ding dong ditch at midnight terrified me, I was still elated to see him. Our night together was fun, but could have been more e... More..

As a mother, I have many things on my plate. I play chef (sometimes just microwaver), taxi cab driver, seamstress, playmate, consoler, maid; you know...all the things that are required of someone caring for a house and two children. The reality of it all is that is can get to be a bit overwhelming at times. I find myself dayd... More..

"Here, this is what the label looks like. It's red with white writing and it says THIS. It will be right next to the spices, on the top shelf. I only need the one and it can be the smaller sized one, ok? If you have any questions please use the cell and call me." You would think that after a diagram of an item's location... More..

She is a spitting image of her father, but she is a spitfire. She gets that much from me. Her sister, on the other hand, shares many of my features but she is her daddy through and through. Funny how genetics work out sometimes. This unique mix of looks and personality makes for some interesting dynamics in our house. ... More..