This morning as we were walking to the beach, Number 3 said to me, “Mom, did we just get here yesterday?” We’ve only been here for 24 hours, and the kids already feel right at home. And Number 7 is totally confused. She thinks we have moved here. I’m glad the kids are happy. And […]
Archives for August 2015
Progression of a Road Trip
9:24 a.m. Hit the road. 9:25 a.m. Number 4: I AM SO EXCITED! 9:30 a.m. Number 5: How much longer until we are there? 10:35 a.m. Number 4: A Georgia license plate! Did you know that Georgia produces 40% of the chicken in the United States? 10:36 a.m. Look at my husband: Um, what? 11:00 […]
In my mind I’m going to Carolina. No, this time, I’m actually going.
For the first time in four years, we are going on a vacation. Tomorrow. I can’t wait. I know. How can we afford to go on a vacation? We can’t. But a little over a month ago, my parents told me they wanted to take us to North Carolina with them. And we are going. […]
You never know who’s going to inspire you.
Four weeks ago, an eight-year-old boy came to my house for swim lessons for the first time. I had never met him before, and his mom had seen something I had posted regarding lessons on Facebook, and that’s how we ended up meeting each other. This kid was petrified of the water. I am not […]
Schooled by a 4-year-old
When I was 25, I got pregnant, got engaged, had a miscarriage, and then, even though I knew it was a mistake, got married. I had always said I wasn’t going to take my husband’s last name if I ever got married, but for some reason I changed my mind. My marriage lasted approximately 17 […]
Because Your Children Are Counting On You
I don’t trust my kids. Not any of them. I want to. But I think if you blindly believe everything your kids are telling you, you are making a big mistake. I was a kid once. I know how things work. And even the really good kids will, at some point, try to get away […]