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.…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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.…
Just over one week ago, on Nate’s third birthday, James decided to move Nathaniel’s crib into “the big boy room.” That’s code for James reclaiming Nate’s room as his home office and personal eBay distribution center. The first night went fairly well. As usual, Jake left his room 200 times…
When I was little, I was the reigning champion of the card game Memory. No one could beat me… and by no one I mean my little brother and my grandma. Over the years, it’s a skill that has served me well… until it was passed on to my eldest…