Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  It’s slightly more than a month, and I never know what to give the moms in my life.  I’m a pretty unimaginative gift giver.  I just send a card and flowers every year. I always want to be a bit better and spoil these women a bit more, but I don’t know where to shop or what to get.  And who has time for all that? This year, I thought I’d help out... Read more

The other day, I sent my mom copies of some of my most recent blog posts.  She called me on the phone and said a bit wistfully, “You’re such a talented writer.  It’s a shame that no one gets to read what you do.  It just seems like a lot of time and effort for something no one sees.” Ummmm….really, Mom?  I know she doesn’t get the internet or blogging.  I know it…..but really?  I think she imagines that the... Read more

I’ll have exciting news to share next week!  I can’t wait to tell you! Read more

The other day at our local coffee shop, I overheard some teenage girls talking about their lives.  It started off with the ever amusing complaints about their “lame” mothers who try to rule their lives.  Their voices carried and filled the whole back of the shop.  There was no avoiding their often humorous diatribes.  The girls were funny as they spoke of mothers who hover, control, and eavesdrop.  One of them kept speaking of her mother’s obsession with whether or... Read more

Thank you to LarryD for hosting! 1. My baby smells like raisins. I can’t explain why she does, but her sweat definitely smells raisin-y. 2. #1 got her driver’s permit today.  I think I was more excited than she was.  I offered to let her drive home and she said, “Do you think it’s a good idea to drive for the first time in the rain?”  Probably not, but I’ll tell you this…when I was 15 I wouldn’t have let... Read more

People keep asking me how I knew that something was wrong with #4, something bad enough for doctors and emergency rooms and visits to Children’s Hospital.  I know what they are really asking.  They want to know when we saw the train headed for us and what did it look like?  They want to be able to jump out of the way.  I know because I’m a hypochondriac mom and the tale of #4 would have me crazy every time... Read more

and you said “Love your blog. I too am due in about 5 weeks. Would love one of these for the little one :-)” You win a WubbaNub!  Email me your contact info at [email protected] and your guy is on the way! The nice WubbaNub people were generous enough to give me a second one, so Congratulations to the vercfamily!   You’re getting one, too! Read more

Yesterday afternoon as I waited with #4 to see the ophthalmologist (we were looking to see if the arthritis had spread to her eyes…it hasn’t), I said to her, “It’s hard isn’t it?  Waiting for the other shoe to drop?” She turned her tired gaze to me and answered, “It’s raining shoes right now, Mom…….the big ugly clunky kind……I’m about ready for some cute ones.” Me too, Baby, me too. Read more

Last week, I wrote how much I am in love with WubbaNub pacifiers.  The nice WubbaNub folks heard what I had to say and how it’s my new favorite baby thing and they sent me one to give away! You have no idea how excited I am about this.  This thing is brilliant!  If you’re fortunate enough to have a pacifier baby, then a WubbaNub is essential for your sanity.  The little beanie animal holds the paci in place for... Read more

1. Overheard from the living room: #4 (She’s 7) who recently got a cookie bouquet from her grandparents – “I don’t have to give you my cookies because you did something for me.  I don’t get more cookies because I did anything for them.  I get more cookies because the cookies belong to me.  What are you, a socialist?” 2. #1 started driver’s ed last night.  I’m so excited for her, but I’m pretty sure there’s been a mistake.  There... Read more