Today I vacuumed, like, the really big vacuum you do once a month where you move the furniture and really get every crumb. The whir of the vacuum was a soothing white noise to the clang of toys and the squeal of toddlers, and it gave me time to think. I recently read an article... Continue Reading →
My Drunk Friend
I am proud to say I can now reasonably tolerate messes made by my children. My husband called me over to the living room and gently pointed out the horror movie-style smeared hand print on the wall, and I just rolled my eyes. Yea, we're going to have to repaint every surface when we move.... Continue Reading →
The Embrace
After a busy trip east to visit family we are back home safe and sound! I've made plans to get away this weekend and write, and after that I might be finished with the book, in terms of content, but then comes editing (booo). I accomplished next to nothing while we were away, so I... Continue Reading →
Stowaway
In a fit of spontaneity, I decided to take the kids to Austin for a week while Hubs was away at a conference for federal prosecutors in Dallas. Â It's actually pretty difficult to be spontaneous as a parent, what with all the gear and planning involved in the care and feeding of two small children,... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for Mothers
When you awake on your special day, A day all yours each year in May, Please hear my prayer for you And say one for me, too. You are tired, you are stressed, When you should be feeling blessed. You are resilient, you are tough, And your best is good enough. Look within yourself and... Continue Reading →
Mothers: The Keeper
In honor of the upcoming holiday I'm sharing another Mothers chapter! This one is about my Aunt Kate, Queen of the Ladies of Leisure, and the glue that binds us all. Her heart for family and forgiveness are unmatched, and we are so lucky to have her in our lives. She gave me Skip, my... Continue Reading →
Mothers: The Gardener
I am compiling a few tributes to the mothers in my life for my book, and I thought I would share a little with you in honor of Mother's Day! The first is about my mom's sister, who has been invaluable to me, especially since I birthed two humans. When I had a flare last... Continue Reading →
Snowflake
Birds are chirping, angels are singing, and my little cherub has taken his first steps! He is proud as punch, and so am I. As he becomes more confident we are bracing for The BooBoo Phase, but we're just so thrilled by his accomplishment! What you may not know, is that my youngest son is... Continue Reading →
Deming
New content was promised, so new content you shall have! Mommy is on vacation. Yes friends, I have hung up my frilly apron and feather duster and blown out of town for some alone time. I have been wanting to write more, and the literal and mental clutter of the household were stunting my progress,... Continue Reading →
Keep Calm
When you are bitten by a rattlesnake, as everyone eventually is here in the desert, it's very important that you don't panic, remain cool and collected, and call an ambulance before you die a very painful death. Antivenom is kept in coolers strategically placed throughout the Borderland and will be transported to whichever hospital your... Continue Reading →
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