The kids have really been putting me through my paces this week. There have been a lot of arguments between the two of them, a lot of hitting, spitting, and general brawling. I am very glad we made it to Friday. A few days ago I dragged out the inflatable pool since it was finally […]
Category Archives: random life
curses
Last night we attempted to force some culture on Lydia by watching Ghostbusters. Our conversations throughout the movie went something like this: Steven, referring to a bit of dialogue: “Lydia, don’t say that.” Me: “And don’t say that.” Steven: “And don’t ever say that.” Me: “Don’t use that word.” Steven and Me, together: “And don’t […]
i am lost without my Boswell
We are on a cat-filled journey again. Yesterday, we welcomed a long, black kitty into our home, which has been overly devoid of cats lately. Once we all get used to each other, all shall be well again. Though I had been contemplating the idea of CATS for a while, I didn’t expect it to […]
it wasn’t that bad
Usually I’m a big fan of winter, but I am so completely DONE with this winter. Just a few weeks ago Steven was snowed in at work for two days, and now we’re being threatened again with two different icy snow events this week. If it could hold off until tomorrow at least — Steven […]
linguistics class
I have come to the conclusion that childhood phonics curricula and Southern accents do not mesh well. Over the course of the past year, Lydia and I have run into multiple anomalies with sounding out words versus the word as we know it. Already we have run across the pin/pen merger, feel vs. fill, and […]
goo goo jason’s little tax exemption
Last Wednesday was a perfectly ordinary day. It was Steven’s last day of work until the new year and the kids and I did our usual stuff. A bit of school with Lydia, a bit of outside time, an ordinary day all around. That evening Sam went to bed without much fuss, and as Steven […]
christmas eve update
It’s finally Christmas Eve and the day is winding down a bit. I just made a metric butt-ton of cookies and my feet are quite tired. Hope Santa’s hungry. The last few days have been nuts, what with Steven off work until the new year, surprise babies, surprise chance for a National Championship, and multiple […]
how to shop for a sam
When shopping online for Sam’s clothes, first I go to Amazon.com and chose ‘Clothing’: Choose what type of item you’re looking for (in this case, I went with Tops and Tees): Then shop!
nightmare
When Sam woke up this morning, the first thing out of his mouth is, “I don’t want to see it bear.” He continues to repeat this as he goes potty — I don’t want to see it bear — gets dressed — I don’t want to see it bear — eats breakfast — I don’t […]
a fine september day
Five short years ago, we hightailed it down to Auburn to welcome the birth of Miss Elizabeth. In a few short months, we’ll be high tailing down there again to welcome her brother. Happy Birthday, Lillibet! (I have no picture, for I am marooned on the beach.)