Monthly Archives: August 2006
Overwhelmed
I feel so scattered and out of control. Like I can’t do one thing right. I want to be a wonderful mother, loving wife, and a competent RN…. an angel of mercy. Instead I find myself yelling at my kids, feeling annoyed … Continue reading
Watching the potter at work
Do you know how very fragile life is? The miracle of how a human body forms, takes its firt breath, cries and begins the process of being alive is so damn unreal. I could attend one million births and it … Continue reading
Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails
That’s what little boys bring home to my house. Colorful snakes (No, not a coral. Remember….Red on yellow, kill a fellow, red on black, venom lack.) Isn’t my life interesting?
Mommy’s home
I made it until 2pm, and couldn’t stand to wait another second. I had to call Bill and see how the morning went with me gone. Mia had had a rough night, and had acted like her throat was hurting, … Continue reading
Just a couple of photo faves from this weekend
We took a day trip to Port A on Sunday. It was a gorgeous day, complete with some little waves. Heading to the beach Sunkissed face My middle man My little man Skimming for fish My man, heading for … Continue reading
Captain Morgan
Dear Captain Morgan, We love you blended with ice and Bacardi Real Lime Mixer………..even if you aren’t a real Captain. Love, Bill and Jody
First Day of School
Yesterday was the first day of school. On August 10th. The peak of summer, and my kids were going to school. I think that should be against the law. Heck, it didn’t even feel like back to school. No fall … Continue reading
The beauty of nursing your child
I just don’t get it. This article states that 25% of all BabyTalk readers were offended by the cover picture of a boob and a baby nursing on it. It is called “BabyTalk” for crying out loud. What the hell … Continue reading
In the midst of paying bills and fretting…
I heard crying and my daughter came running in. She said “I fell down. Whhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa” I hugged her and kissed her, and she stopped crying. I wiped the tears from her eyes and she said in an adorable, pouty voice, … Continue reading
It might be the lack of eeestrogeeen
Since I have been a menstruating adult, I have had to go to the salon, turn over my husbands paycheck and our firstborn child, to get the blond that I so desire. Yes, the summer sun would give it a … Continue reading
Be free!
Last year, for Cody’s 8th birthday, one of his best friends found the perfect gift to give to him. He had caught, at his house, a green tree frog, and was totally jazzed about presenting it to Cody. He knew … Continue reading

