Monthly Archives: August 2006

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 →

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 →

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?

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →