Milestones and the Asshats at the DMV
We attempted to celebrate an important milestone in both a parent and a child’s life today: going to get a Driver’s Permit for Second Son. Note: Not a license – a permit.
Ironically, on the way there, our local NPR station was playing an editorial piece written by a local guy about the recent H1N1 [...]
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So We Got a Little Rain Last Night…
Yeah, that’s my street…and my oldest and youngest children almost knee-deep in rushing water. Two hours later, we just had puddles.
This is what happens when, as Second Son said when he slopped in from the bus, “Mom! It’s rainin’ out there like Jesus himself is cryin’!”
Tags: crazy weather
Tree Frog Chorus
Every place has its own sounds, especially at night. When I was a little girl, we lived in a small town in Western Pennsylvania, and I fell asleep to the sound of trains many a night. And crickets in the summertime. Even today, when I hear the sound of a train whistle at night, [...]
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The Merry Month of May
We’re going to have some major fun at our house this month. I know you’ll be wishing you could be here to share the joy, so I’ll do my best to post pictures and maybe even a video or two so you can feel included.
The first bit ‘o fun on the schedule was opening our [...]
Tags: crazy weather, DIY, Home, Venting, yard work
Another Ice Storm, But We Keep Power and Internet
It seems difficult to get into a groove so far in 2009. Too many interruptions, it feels like, though when I write it out, I sound like a big whiner. Here we are at the beginning of Week 6, and the kids have only been in school for two full weeks out of the 5 [...]
Continue reading »Tags: Cheerio, crazy weather, PDD
I’m Not Crazy. This Is What KEEPS Me Sane!
Let me tell you the story of my week, so far.
As I sit here in my office typing (yes, all bundled up with my gloves ON) know, up front, that this is a glass-half-full tale. Let’s rewind to Sunday afternoon, shall we?
It was a record setting warm day – 75 degrees at 3pm on [...]
Tags: Baby Sis, crazy weather, expectations, family