Category Archives: funny

my life as his wife

Yes, it’s already been days since she tagged me (which, in my husband’s opinion, might as well be last year) but what can I say?  These numbered lists of things bring me a little bit of anxiety.  Come up with … Continue reading

picture perfect

Today is a day that I’ve been looking forward to for awhile.  Whitney met up with our family late this afternoon to take our pictures.  Basically for this to happen, at least several planets had to align.  Like the planet … Continue reading

violet femme

I think it was about the time that I found myself kneeling in my bathtub in a pool of swirling purple water, rubbing my head with my fingers, upside down under the faucet, eyes squinched shut against the onslaught of … Continue reading

this one goes to eleven

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So, a couple of weeks ago, it was Elizabeth’s birthday.  And, we used the magic man’s connection to take some buddies to Magic Springs. I’ve been meaning to tell you about it ever since.

aww shucks

Last year, Alison talked me into splitting a bag of corn with her. A very, very big bag. A bushel, I think. Actually, I think she said, “I’m buying this either way, but if you want, you can split it … Continue reading

beach life is hard

So, I’ve been thinking lately – I know that many of us are reading the chino summer travelogues and are quite enthralled with all their tales of camping adventure. There’s nothing like putting your family of six into a popup … Continue reading

still counting

I thought these things happened in threes. In addition to the plastic disaster, two days ago our downstairs air conditioner quit working.  Earlier that same afternoon, I walked into the kitchen to find my oldest son holding the pull-out spray … Continue reading