Without looking at the air quality index and specific allergen reports in Knoxville for the past few days, I would like to stay inside or wear a breathing mask. Raw throats, itchy eyes, runny noses and dry hacks have taken over the city. When are we getting an oxygen bar? Update from Noah: “Mom, we […]
My parents offered to babysit so we could have an anniversary outing. We’re having an early dinner and going to Home Depot to look at paint chips. When we get home we’ll dance in the living room with a funny toddler and an embarrassed teenager. Life is good. Keep an eye on Molly while we’re […]
KatieAllison is thinking about the past while planning a wonderful future. I remember that when I went in the Judge’s chambers to have papers signed, he looked at me and scowled “Are you sure you want to do this?” I felt sad until he uttered those completely insulting words. Then I was peeved. My ex […]
The rental house next door to us is empty again. The silent family, who were practically invisible, moved out in the night. The landlord has called the police and is having a tantrum on his driveway. Doug guesses that it’s the ghost that keeps driving people away after only a month or two. I feel […]
I tried a cheaper hair color and it turned out quite Elvira-ish. Mom: “Sarah, do you think my hair turned out too dark?” Sarah: “Umm, I don’t know what to say.” Point taken. I called the hair hotline and was advised to use cheap shampoo for a week to see if it gets lighter before […]
Amy and Evan have been sitting 6 inches from the television staring at it for too long today. If you were watching the video feed you would know that. Before they get stiff necks I think it’s time to get out and do something. Something really exciting like buying diapers. Update – Maybe we should […]
Doug and I were both taking anti-depressants when we first got married. There may have been other things involved in Amy’s unexpected conception at the hotel in Gatlinburg (during a NAMI convention, ironically). I stopped the Prozac as soon as I realized Amy was joining our family. I am absolutely certain that the prozac in […]
Years from now, I’ll want you years from now And I’ll hold you years from now, as I love you tonight You are my one true friend, always my one true friend And I’ll love you ’til life’s end, as I love you tonight I know this world that we live in can be hard […]
Who thinks that construction in the bedroom should end by 10 p.m.?
It’s a good thing that males outnumber females in our house. Females just confuse and exasperate Doug. I bet his description of Sarah and I would include the word “frustrating” for both of us.