Aunt Dot’s Last Christmas Gift

With Aunt Dot's passing earlier this year went the crazy gifts we received every Christmas. If you don't know about Aunt Dot, read the archives - it's a laugh. The last gift she gave us was on Labor … [Continue reading...]



Christmas Summary in Photos

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Christmas EveWe arrived at my cousin's house (or as Cordy calls it, "The palace!") and the girls are adorable and charming.An hour later, Santa arrives with a giant bag of presents.All of the kids … [Continue reading...]



Merry Christmas, Everyone

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May you get all the cookies you want... (Yes, she's wearing a big bow on her head. It's adorable. Get over it.) ...and all the sleep you want, too. … [Continue reading...]



Mommy Has SOME Talent, I Guess

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OK, maybe I'm not a complete domestic zero.Cordy wants only two things for Christmas: a magic wand, and a ballerina skirt.Have you seen the prices for tutus?No way, not buying one. So I bought the … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: A Blogger’s Torture

Dark clouds overheadPlease let us weather this stormCrossing my fingersMy stomach in knotsDid we offend you, karma?Let things go our way.I wish I could tellAll these worries in my headBut I must stay … [Continue reading...]



Please Ignore The Smoke Coming From Ohio…

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...that would be me trying to set my kitchen on fire.I've said before that I'm a domestic zero. Hate cleaning, can't cook, and I'm not so hot at baking. But I thought I might try my hand at some … [Continue reading...]



Hey Look, It’s A Train Wreck. Let’s Watch.

It's too bad Lynne Spears's new parenting book has been delayed indefinitely.With Britney unable to drive in a straight line and quit drugs long enough to get unmoderated visitation with her boys, and … [Continue reading...]