#3 cried all weekend because he thought that he had eaten our “being married.” He was sure that one of us would have to move out. I bought a simple gold band on Sunday. He looked happy, but kept staring at it. Then Monday morning he told #2, “Mom has the One Ring.” “She does?” “Yes, the one ring to rule them all…” Personally, I’m okay with that. It seems just about right…..(cue evil laughter) Read more

#3 chews. Everything. I’ve talked to doctors about it. I’ve talked to child psychologists about it. They say he’ll outgrown it. I say there is a problem here. There are times when I hate to be right. He ate my wedding ring. Chewed it up. Swallowed a sapphire out of it. He wanted to know how shiny tasted. He was sad to report that it tasted nothing like he expected. It was a disappointment to him. I’m kind of sad... Read more

Tornado shelterthe closet under the stairsempty just in case the sirens wailingstorm clouds swirling in the skybaseball sized hail falls grab shoes and pillowsflashlight and baby brothercome and sit with me I will keep you safewhile your Dad watches the sky’til it’s calm again Read more

Just look at what fell at our house. Ah, the joys of Oklahoma living….wind, tornadoes, hail…. Read more

My dear, sweet, completely brilliant Computer Guy is still looking for a job. He has had a few interviews, but nothing yet. It is killing me. He, on the other hand, is calm and patient and faithful as ever. I hate that. Doesn’t anybody need a brilliant network manager who runs servers and backups, manages networks, builds whole systems with his own two hands and then gives them clever names? Don’t you want an employee who was given an award... Read more

My almost two year old nephew’s beloved caterpillar has died. It used to play “Beautiful Dreamer” when the cord was pulled, now it just lays there. He can’t sleep without it, and my brother and sister in law ask your help. Please look carefully at the picture….do you know him? Do you know where to find him or a caterpillar similar? (They found another brand, but it broke within 3 days) The original was a gift, and the tag is... Read more

Okay, on the treadmill, but I don’t know a song with “treadmill” in the title. Besides that, I always make believe that I’m running in the country instead of at the gym. Especially since I go running when all the old people are there, and really, who wants to pay attention to that? Sorry, I got a bit sidetracked there. I ran 3 1/2 miles this morning through the lovely hills around Austin. The bluebonnets are lovely this time of... Read more

Mother’s Day is almost upon us, and most men I know are clueless as to what they should get their wives. I decided to help out by giving a few suggestions of things I love (or would love to have. Hint, hint) 1. A King Ranch purse. They are a little pricey, but last forever. I know women who got their purse in Jr. High and are still using it, and it looks great! My favorite for moms is the... Read more

Jennifer over at Playgroups Are No Place For Children had a post today asking about brushes with the great or near great. I’ve had a couple, so I thought I’d share. I worked at a hotel near Pebble Beach when I was in college, so I “know” a lot of famous people. 1. I told Bill Murray to stop being an ass when he was riding on the hood of people’s cars.2. I had to take Helen Hunt’s undies to... Read more

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