I’ve decided to stop shopping at Wal-Mart. I know there may be reason to run in there once in a blue moon, and I’m okay with that, but I will not be bringing my children with me. Why? Because they are not family friendly. I have known this for years, but have only just now reached the point where I declare “Enough!” It started about 5 years ago when #1 wanted a pregnant Barbie. Yes, they have them. She’s not... Read more

When I was growing up, things were rough. I won’t go into it, or bore you with details. You would probably think I was exaggerating, and I wouldn’t be. I’d get my feelings hurt….it would be drama, and frankly I don’t need that. I’ve had enough. I had a rough childhood, remember? One of the good things of a life which could be described as soap-opera-esque is that I have a deep and abiding appreciation for normal. Talk to anyone... Read more

Here’s a list of some of the things I love about you:100. You can’t imagine that I could possibly come up with a hundred things.99. You will eat the cheap chocolate your kids gave you this morning, and smile.98. You IM the kids during the day to say “Way to go on that math test.”97. When I call during the day, I can tell that sometimes you’re just glad to hear my voice.96. You are still my soft place to... Read more

Welcome Bulgaria to the sidebar. Thanks for stopping by, and please come again. Read more

Welcome Kuwait to the sidebar. Thanks for stopping by. Please come again! Read more

Is anyone else getting a little tired of all the high pressure tactics surrounding Valentines Day gifts? Emails from the Vermont Teddy Bear people, Godiva chocolates, pajamagrams, jewelry stores, and too many internet florists to count are clogging my inbox. I have to wade through all of this nonsense just to see if anyone’s giving anything good away on freecycle. (If you don’t freecycle you should. I’m just sayin’) While my natural instincts say that any holiday which promotes the... Read more

Happy feast day of Sts Modestus and Ammonius! C’mon, you’ve heard of them. You know, the children of St Damian? Martyrs? From Alexandria? Egypt? I’ve never heard of them either. It’s not surprising really. There are so many saints that it is impossible to keep track of them all. They also get overshadowed by Valentine whose feast is a few days from now. Had you heard? St Valentine? Feb 14th? Oh, good. I couldn’t really find much out about this... Read more

For the last three days, I’ve gotten emails from a group called “Over forty and single” wanting me to join their dating service. I have no idea how they found me, but I have a few things to point out:1. Married, not interested in dating since I have a seriously hot husband, thank you very much2. Even if I was single, I don’t know that I would want to use an internet dating service. If you do, good for you.... Read more

My children are fascinated with the sitemeter for my humble blog, and rejoice when we get a hit from a new country. I think it’s pretty cool, too. It’s my blog, what I say goes, and so I’m adding a list of countries who’ve stopped by for a visit. Read more

I have been closely following the progress of little Coy over at PrayforCoy. He’s a little boy who was born at only 24 weeks gestation and has been fighting for his chance at life. I simply stumbled across their blog and was sucked into the drama of it all. It brings me right back to the joy and heartache of our own #2 in the NICU and battling daily to live. My heart and prayers go out to this family.... Read more