Heavy

She was coming up behind me, the wheels clickity clacking with the might of it’s bulk, pushing a double seated car cart as if it were a ton-pound boulder. One child was hanging over the edge of the safety bar, the other attempting a death-defying stunt maneuver. I, however, was gloriously alone, though taking up too much aisle for her to pass.… [Read more]

Fudging Gosh Dang Shoot Doesn’t Have the Same Ring to it

I have a bit of a potty mouth in real life, understatement of the year. I try to keep the profanity out of this here blog for the sake of you, my dear readers, and your untarnished sensibilities. If we were to meet in person, however, you’d quickly realize I can give the dirtiest sailor a run for his money.… [Read more]

Talking About Vegetables

Let’s talk about vegetables. Do you want to talk about vegetables?

Yeah, let’s talk about vegetables. You know, those vitamin-packed morsels that send children screeching in horror just at the sight. They may look innocent, some even quite delicious under certain preparations, but to a kid they are evil. Especially those with leafy tops, they’re just sinister.… [Read more]

A Job Well Done

Dear Buzz’s speech therapists,

First of all, let me start off by saying how much I appreciate the work you’ve put into my son. I can tell how much he enjoys his sessions with you. He bounces a bit more heartily on speech class days. When we pull into the driveway, he practically jumps out of his carseat.… [Read more]

Christmas in July

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Storkie.com.

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. As a child, I’d eagerly and impatiently count the days until it was time to decorate. My favorite memories were of coming home from school to find freshly wrapped presents underneath the tree. I’d shake and rattle, trying to guess if this was the box containing my most requested item.… [Read more]