"Mom, Wallace got really hungry while you were in the shower, so I made him my top-secret family specialty -- A PICKLE SANDWICH!" Piers is my take-charge first-born, and he came into the world wanting to do everything for himself. One of his first understandable phrases was "Piers do dat." I was very much this … Continue reading This Will Never Be a Food Blog
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Do Y’all Have a Church Home?
"MOM!!!!!!!! Wallace is about to throw up!!!!!" The kids and I are on a never-ending country road returning from a long-ass weekend with Mamala. "Hang on, Wallace, and I'll pull over. I just have to find a spot." "Hurry!!!" Piers shrieks. Poor Wallace looks a little green in the rearview mirror. I spot a driveway … Continue reading Do Y’all Have a Church Home?
How to Balance Work and Sex
Last night Gil and I were in the middle of some much needed coupledom. I’m talking sex, and yes, it had been a while. Because, well, life gets crazy and hectic, and often these meshing together sessions are at the bottom of our to-do list. Things were moving along quite smashingly when Gil’s phone … Continue reading How to Balance Work and Sex
I recently discovered Tiffany's delightful blog. LOVE this post. Enjoy!
I’m Allergic
This is a conversation I had with Wallace, my three-year-old, as we were driving to school yesterday. We had to be there early so I could rush to my doctor's appointment at 8:45, so the boys were eating their breakfast in route. Me: "Wallace, did you finish your sandwich already?" Wallace: "No, I gave to … Continue reading I’m Allergic
Here Comes Crazy
Mamala called yesterday and announced that she'll be arriving around lunchtime today. She also informed me that she will be staying in a hotel. Okay then. That's my mother for you, a big bag of nuttiness packaged neatly -- Southern, blond, appropriate, and Republican. Bless her heart! And mine as well. In preparation for her … Continue reading Here Comes Crazy
Grief Happens 