After watching James get awarded his red/brown belt tonight, signifying the start of his third phase in karate, my husband and I thought it only fitting to run through the local ice cream drive thru for a treat. James’ reading skills are greatly improving. Tired of waiting for me to read the Harry Potter series …
My eight-year old son has my heart. From the day I found out I was having a little boy, to the first time I laid eyes on his chubby little cherub face, through the past several years of growing pains, and even today when leaving for work: he had to give me an extra hug, "just because Ma!" …
Deleting my excessively huge ‘sent’ email folder this morning, I came across a story that I sent out to my family last year. Here is an oldie, but a goodie! Friday, January 31st, 2014….. As you all know, I recently had surgery to have an umbilical hernia repaired. My stomach hasn't been the prettiest thing …
A couple of weeks ago, I found my first grey hair…... Okay, that was a bold face lie. I found my actual First Grey Hair on May 7th, 2003, upon returning home from a deployment. I figured the stress of being away from my 5-year old daughter, was reason enough. I plucked that mutha, taped …
The title is misleading. I don’t cook with my kids, per se. Most of the time, I am actually screaming at them to “get out of my kitchen”. Hold up… Before you go handing me the ‘Bad Mom’ award for withholding perfect life lessons in the kitchen… I have tried. My 17-year old is brilliant, …
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