Flash
I just had another flash of brilliance: Sea Monkeys.
Author: Jaimie
Project Puppy Postponment
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again… we need a puppy like we need a hole in the head. And every chance they get, both boys tell me how many puppies they “need.” Last night Jake told me he’s going to have five or six dogs and Nate…
Ratted Out
I’ve started a bit of a tradition. Every night when I come home I greet all my boys with a kiss. The littlest ones are usually mesmerized by Wild Kratts, but I can generally get them to break eye contact with the TV for a quick smooch and a hello.…
Big Mom
Last night I came home from soccer and Nate eagerly greeted me on the porch. He was wearing his size 2T Buzz Lightyear pajamas, which might be more aptly described as his Pixar halter top and leggings. He still likes these because they depict someone that flies. He followed me…
It’s It
Recently I was poking around in our basement and came across our old TV tables. They look totally better than that sounds. I still remember when we bought them— they’re very sleek, made of dark wood and they fit into this rectangular base that turns them into a slim, streamlined…
Lotto
I’m kind of ready for 2014 to be over. Wait, it’s only April— how can I wish away almost an entire year of my life? It’s not so much that I want to hurry the days along, Lord knows I’m the youngest I’ll ever be right this very second. It’s…
That Guy
About three weekends ago, it was late afternoon and I was enjoying some quiet time with my iPad in the living room. Then, I heard the most amazing and wonderful thing… Scrape, thunk… flush, running water… little pounding footsteps. And then Nate’s smiling, sleepy face. In my best southern accent:…
Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown
Late last year, when Nonna learned of my book blogging project, she generously scoured her Christmas stash and gave me the annual editions of Kohl’s holiday reading. It was a significant philanthropic addition as I tried to rack-up 25 books worth reading. I’m familiar with this retail holiday tradition because…
Jakey Cakes
My dearest JJ, On Friday the 14th we celebrated your fifth birthday… fifth! It is somewhat incomprehensible to me that my first baby boy is such a kid. We celebrated both your birthday and Nate’s birthday with a pirate-themed pool party at AVAC. I’m not sure you’ve ever looked happier…
True Detective
On Sunday night, it was the season finale of the latest HBO television phenomenon, True Detective. If you’ve found that, recently, you’re having trouble following the normal office banter or morning radio show repartee, it’s time to get with the program. If you are really far behind, start with Breaking Bad.…