I was cooking dinner earlier today, and heard a sound coming from my son’s room that compelled me to tip-toe into his doorway to listen. He was on his computer, playing a battle game. The game’s sword clangs and death cries were expected; it was my son’s own personal instrumental addition that drew me in. […]
I’ve Been Schooled
I wanted to tell you about the first day of school, because that’s what all moms want to talk about. Some will tell you how heartbroken they are to gingerly place their baby into the school system. Others will jump for glee, fist-pumping their way onto the school grounds as their grumpy kids trudge behind. […]
I’m Just Playing…
I did something out of the ordinary today, and it was worth it. I played. With one of my kids. And- I enjoyed it. The reason this is noteworthy is because it’s out of the norm. And my grisly confession to you all is, I can’t remember the last time I played with one. because […]
Boy, Oh Boy.
Our sixth child was born in late spring of this year. And he is a boy, which thrilled our whole family to no end. Not that we prefer one gender over another, because we really don’t. Because prior to our baby son’s (#6) arrival, our five children consisted of four girls, and one boy. Our […]
Son Of A Beach
It’s summer. On the East Coast. More specifically, an island surrounded by an abundance of great beaches. I adore the beach. I love everything about it; the grit of sand between my toes as I dig them in, the smell of the salt misting the fresh air, the crash of the waves against the shore. […]
The Momivan
A friend of mine asked me recently, out of genuine concern, what kind of car I drive. Not out of concern for my reputation, mind you. But more of the mindset of “How do you FIT all of these people that you created IN your car?” Like most formerly cool people, I initially resisted the […]
Nanny Wanted
It seems in today’s age that large families are not the norm anymore. The “Large Family” phenomenon from past years has been abandoned as most couples try not to exceed the parent to child ratio rule. Once there are more kids than there are parents, you cross over into an alternate universe- -A sudden plunge into a world where sanity […]
When Crank-y Calls
As much as I hate that I feel this way, this summer is dragging…. normally I love summer. LUVVV summer. The oppressive heat. The piercing sunshine. The smell of chlorinated pools. Bring it on! But this summer, juggling all six kids alone all day every day (one still a newborn) has led to considerably less […]
Food, Glorious Food…
You know what was cute? When the Captain and I first got married, and we would buy/cook food. Cure, simple little meals with hand-snipped fresh herbs and complicated procedures involving the standing Kitchen Aid mixer, our brand new registry blender, and- oh hell- we barely cooked. Because we ate out. All. The. Time. Because we […]
The Writing on the Wall
I may joke about having a messy house, but in reality, I’m sort of anal about trying to keep it clean. I remember waaay back when I watched an episode of Jon & Kate + 8 and she was obsessing endlessly about her kitchen floor. I remember thinking, “what’s UP with this cah-razy lady?” Now I get it. […]
