Mommy Drinks Because You Cry

These are my husband’s grandmother’s tulips. Every year they bloom and remind me just how much hope this world holds. Through the frozen winter they stay dormant. When the earth begins to thaw they push their way up through the still cold ground. They are threatened by bitter winds and frost and yet they prevail. [...]

  And you all thought I was kidding yesterday! Hosted by Cecily and Life With Kaishon

I don’t know what it is about this little girl that just stops me in my tracks.  She is much quieter than her sister.  The Toddler has a way of bounding into a room demanding attention, dancing, singing or just plain shouting “HEY YOU OVER THERE, WATCH WHAT I CAN DO!”  The Baby definitely gives [...]

This was last year in the early summer.  It was 9:30 in the morning and no where near warm.  The beach wouldn’t be open for hours.  We had no towel, no swim suit, nothing.  And I let her go in anyway.    I’ll be the first to admit it; I’m not the most conventional parent.  [...]

Every wonder what would happen if you fed a baby a pickle? Hmmmm? What is this? No, seriously. What the hell is this? I know, I know. You’re thinking Stellar Parenting! Here’s how this came to be: Me: “Honey, can I give her a pickle?” Daddy: “No. Why would you do that?” Me: “She might [...]

You’re right. She doesn’t look happy. But I’m doing this for her own good. I remember how much I wanted a baby brother or sister when I was little. Something tiny to hold, and ohh and ahhh over. Someone to dress up, and carry around. Someone to feed bottles to. Someone who would adore me [...]