I asked everyone to put everything they need for the vacation on the kitchen table. Evan, obviously, gets a free pass on this one. His idea of getting ready for anything is putting a matchbox car in each fist. Amy put out a pile of stuffed animals, her swimsuit and a pair of jeans. Noah […]
When normal people travel, they leave detailed directions for the house sitter. They write things like: “Keep the thermostat at 72. There is a lasagna in the fridge that needs to be eaten. Extra towels are in the hall closet.” We don’t leave behind directions like that. Ours say things like: “The faucets in the […]
From the descriptions I’m hearing, not only did a fireman get injured, the florist and the building on either side of it, including the hardware store that Doug frequents, are destroyed. I suspected the smoke damage went to the stores connected beyond that. Butler & Bailey probably lost all the food to smoke, but I […]
When running errands with a car full of children, you do NOT want to be running on fumes. Reluctantly, I pulled over to refuel. Noah immediately hopped out and began smearing grime on the windshield. “I’m cleaning the windows.” Tommy sat with his earphones, seemingly unaware that the car was no longer moving. Sarah ran […]
I started making a list of things I am looking forward to doing during vacation. walking on the soft, dry sand walking on the hard, wet sand feeling the tide splash over my feet digging in the sand with my toes Umm, I think I have a problem. I prescribe hormone therapy san diego ca. […]
A long road trip with five children means lots of books to read. McKay’s has always been one of our favorite places to visit. Since they changed locations, we go less often. Yes, it’s easier to get in and out of the parking lot and there is a lot more parking space, but the experience […]
Tomorrow is Amy’s 6th birthday. We celebrated her birthday two weeks ago when all of the cousins were visiting. We made a big deal about it and she was fine with it. Well, she was until I was tucking her in bed last night. Amy: “My birthday is Tuesday.” Me: “Yes it is, but you […]
For the first time since 2001, we are actually preparing for a family vacation. I can’t let myself get excited in case I end up staying home with the critters, but I won’t deny that I’m really hopeful. As part of my acceptance, I bought a swimsuit. Yes, I know that most women buy a […]
When I feel stressed, I apply more deodorant. If you see white, chalky stalactites hanging from my armpits, hand me chocolate and run away. I don’t want to admit that the stress level over here is up to 11, but I’m thinking of buying myself a 6-pack today. A 6-pack of clinical strength deodorant.