The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Division of Labor
January 15, 2008 – 12:04 am | 22 Comments

I’ll apologize upfront. This post is more centered on working mamas and their working spouses. But recently, I was discussing school drop-off and pick-up procedures with a friend and was shocked to discover that until …

The Fly
January 4, 2008 – 12:00 am | 5 Comments

There were some issues recently at my son Declan’s school with a few kids in his class saying some mean things to him. These included the ever-so-lovely, “If you won’t do this, I won’t be …

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them
December 12, 2007 – 12:09 am | 7 Comments

It started out with a series of lies. Bald-faced lies. Lies where he thinks I am too stupid to figure them out because his perspective on the world is so narrow… that he can’t fathom …

Desperately Seeking Presents That Won’t Be Recalled in 6 Months… and Some Holiday Spirit
November 27, 2007 – 12:45 am | 18 Comments

Anyone else sick of sorting through the bin and taking toys away from their children because of safety concerns? My favorite was the Aqua Dots fiasco, where the little pellets were filled with the date …

A Family Who Bags Together, Learns Together
November 21, 2007 – 12:53 am | 3 Comments

I completely abhor raking leaves. It comes from growing up in Maryland, where there are a LOT of leaves, and a LOT of wet, gooey leaves. In fact, when Bryan asked me to marry him, …

My Two Miracles
November 15, 2007 – 12:59 am | 7 Comments

Why did I start blogging?
Because I have a bad memory.
The truth behind the bad memory is a rough childhood with an alcoholic father and a coping mechanism that stays with me to this day.
Things have …

It Makes Me Feel Normal. Kinda.
November 9, 2007 – 12:18 am | 6 Comments

My son Declan has a very strict bedtime routine – completely of his own invention. When I tell you about it, please do not think we are nuts. (Just think of all the crazy stuff …