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…
Category: No It All
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.…
Spring Forward, Fall Back
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…
The Mystery of the Jeep
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…
Pokey
My dearest Nate, It’s so hard to believe that my darling baby boy turned 3 on Saturday… 3! You really are such a big boy. To celebrate, we took a ride on “Mama’s choo-choo,” also known as Caltrain. The ride to Palo Alto for lunch and cupcakes made me view…
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Today on our drive home from school, Jake springs the following on me: “Mom, do you know what amazing super power pigeons have?” “You got me. What amazing super power do pigeons have?” “They can find their way home from anywhere!” “Oh yes, I think that’s your above average pigeon.”…
Fievel
This past Sunday I got to sneak out to breakfast with two of my girlfriends from grad school. One of them shares the former distinguished title of “that pregnant girl walking around a Jesuit college campus”… fun times. So my friend recounted her recent and traumatizing run-in with elementary school…
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.…
Spring Forward, Fall Back
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…
The Mystery of the Jeep
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…
Pokey
My dearest Nate, It’s so hard to believe that my darling baby boy turned 3 on Saturday… 3! You really are such a big boy. To celebrate, we took a ride on “Mama’s choo-choo,” also known as Caltrain. The ride to Palo Alto for lunch and cupcakes made me view…
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Today on our drive home from school, Jake springs the following on me: “Mom, do you know what amazing super power pigeons have?” “You got me. What amazing super power do pigeons have?” “They can find their way home from anywhere!” “Oh yes, I think that’s your above average pigeon.”…
Fievel
This past Sunday I got to sneak out to breakfast with two of my girlfriends from grad school. One of them shares the former distinguished title of “that pregnant girl walking around a Jesuit college campus”… fun times. So my friend recounted her recent and traumatizing run-in with elementary school…