I love my husband, but some of the things he does make no sense. If your husband seems busy and you don’t tell him all the things that need to get done, he gets annoyed. “Why didn’t you just ask for help?” If you tell your husband all the things that need to get done, […]

Today Amy is swollen, bruised and stitched together. Lucy has been banished forever to the basement or Tommy’s room (She’s his dog). 

Unfortunately, the very old golden-mix doesn’t like to be pestered. Amy went too far and Lucy snapped her face. 

This is where the problem started. Amy thinks dogs are for climbing, poking and pulling. Molly lets Amy climb all over her, count her teeth and pull on her ears. They are best friends.

I’m too tired to tell the long version of the story, but the short version is that instead of getting anything done I spent the evening at Children’s Hospital getting stitches in Amy’s eyelid. She’s fine but I’m exhausted and totally unprepared for Girl Scouts tomorrow. Pictures of a very brave toddler tomorrow.

The Rocky Top Brigade needs to have a get-together. Nothing complicated, just some restaurant, coffee shop or bookstore at an appointed day and time with bloggers trying to put names to faces.

Help the economy, eat a donut. 

broken car = no errands or groceries

I’m halfway there, so I’m going to bore and offend people by making a few comments about being an older mom. If you are over 35, you are encouraged to take an AFP test. This is a simple blood test that tells you if you are at an increased risk for serious problems with your […]

Uncle Matt and Aunt Carmen are bringing Sarah a happy surprise this weekend. Everybody help me nag nudge Doug to get her room wired before Saturday. Note: I’m trying to be less slothful about mentioning Doug’s blog. 😉