Category Archives: musings

I’m in my prime.

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

I had a rather momentous birthday yesterday:  I turned forty years old. Forty.   Years.   Old.  The big 4-0. It’s unbelievable.  In my head, I’m still just a young thing who could blend in easily at a college class … Continue reading →

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It’s valium season. Again.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

We set the trampoline up last week.  The children rejoiced heartily, while I, despite my outward signs of acquiescence, began my internal freak-out. In my head, I know that with rules and supervision, the trampoline is a relatively safe contraption. … Continue reading →

Posted in musings, The Big Girl, The Boy, The Little Girl | 4 Comments

When it rains, it pours. Like a monsoon.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

This morning I was in my bathroom, getting ready for the day, when my closet exploded.  Basically, the entire shelving system self-destructed and now shirts, dresses, ties, and sweaters make a three foot tall pile on the carpet. Additionally, this morning … Continue reading →

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The season for good-byes.

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

My aunt died yesterday after spending her last years in considerable pain.  While the news was not completely unexpected, it was still shocking to know that this woman who has been in my life since it began, has now suddenly … Continue reading →

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Bi-focal vision

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

My oldest girl had herself a birthday.  Trinity is, officially, two whole handfuls.  She’s now ten years old. I am not sure exactly how that happened because just yesterday she was this size: and this week she’s suddenly old enough … Continue reading →

Posted in musings, The Big Girl | 1 Comment

It’s going around.

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Today in every single blog I visited, the authors all wrote about the horribleness that is the end of winter. Kids are sick or grouchy or uncooperative.  Every single one of those small people.  Parents are tired, stressed, and anxious … Continue reading →

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There are no sippy cups here.

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

This weekend I finally cleaned my kitchen cupboard that’s been acting as a catchall.  I pulled everything out, wiped down the shelves, and began sorting through all the junk. Who knew that cupboards could hold so much? I found several … Continue reading →

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Nothing says love like bananas and Russian dictators.

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

This is part of the Valentine’s Day card I made for my husband. I laughed the entire time I made it. And when I gave it to him. And when I told people about it. (Just between you and I, … Continue reading →

Posted in musings, my husband | 8 Comments

I think I just might live.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Today I woke up and didn’t immediately want to cry from intense stabbing pains in my back.  It is also the first day when I didn’t grab a plastic bucket and strive to think non-vomitous thoughts immediately after eating breakfast. … Continue reading →

Posted in kidney stones., musings | 6 Comments

What the world needs now is……

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

December 14th, 2012 will go down in history as a tremendously, horribly, wretchedly tragic day.  I know that I am not the only one unable to fathom the abominable shooting spree that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. And … Continue reading →

Posted in current events, musings | 3 Comments