No Fun, Really

Monday was Miss M’s “Princess Day.” Gramma, Aunt Lizzie, and I – along with Pierce, Owen, and PK’s girlfriend, Memphis – took her for a day of full girly-ness. First stop was the hair salon, where Miss M. had her locks shorn and straightened. (Not permanently straightened, thank heavens. Mommy likes her waves!) There was [...]

Sweet Sixteen Today

“My, how the years have flown.” My beautiful girl, When you were born and the doctor announced, “It’s a girl!” I couldn’t have been more surprised. Sometimes, when I glance across the room, I’m still surprised. Surprised and humbled, just as I am with your brothers, that I could have had any part in creating [...]

My Trip to Herkimer

Names have been changed except in cases where I couldn’t think of a cool nickname, so I just give the relationship. And Miss Lizzie better thank me for not using the nickname the brothers gave her! I love day-trippin’, as I said in the previous post. Yesterday was a blast! This was a family trip [...]

Vacay and Day-Trippin’

Now that summer’s in full swing, thoughts turn to getting away. I’m not a resort vacationer. Nothing was more stressful to me than the two times we left home for a week or more for a place like Disney World. Standing in lines with cranky, tired kids, spending boatloads of money on bad food and [...]

It’s Independence Day

I wish you all a safe and joyful holiday. Please remember: kids and fireworks do not mix!