In honor of the Royal Wedding, Rascal decided to dress up—you knew she would right? Rascal loves to be a part of everything. I like that about her . . . she especially liked this dress and hat. It has a matching sweater, but since it was a rather warm day, she opted out of … Continue reading Rascal Royally Dresses Up

I love a good fairy tale! Prince William and Kate Middleton are finally getting married. The event is going to be exciting, extravagant… and very early in the morning! But I am ready to attend. I was there when Princess Diana and Prince Charles were married on July 29th, 1981. Diana looked so beautiful in … Continue reading Fairy Tale Wedding

Last week Cole told me that his ear was bothering him off and on. I suggested some warm compresses and it seemed to be better. It was an intermittent ear ache. My kid used to be the healthiest little boy in the world. For years we only went to the doctor once a year and … Continue reading My Boy has a Boil in his EAR

  I sent this to my mother (DM) by e-mail and then our e-mail conversation went like this.... What's this about? TTFN M Its just a joke. Did you read it? TTFN DD (dear daughter) DM: I couldn't read it, it didn't come through. TTFN DM Shoot. It was funny--Just a picture....wait Mom nothing is … Continue reading Mom, I’m a blogger!

  The problem about dying when your son is a teen is that they want to grow up to be just like you and you aren’t there to explain your foibles and how you wish you could re-write some of the endings to the stories your friends tell. Joe was a great dad. He coached, … Continue reading Like Father…Like Son

The early bird and I are friends. I enjoy the mornings and usually wake up in a good mood ready to start my day; but ever since Joe died and left me with all the morning responsibilities, including walking out the door by 7:10 a.m. to drive Cole to school, our mornings often run amuck. … Continue reading The Early Bird and I are Friends

“Mom, I’ve outgrown my shoes.” Those words used to make me run and hide under the covers and shake uncontrollably. From the day I brought Cole home from the hospital, he had strong opinions about his clothes, especially his shoes. To begin with, I envisioned Cole’s first shoes as Stride Rites. You know, good support … Continue reading Teen Got Shoes

  Have you met my Mom? Today is Chocolate Raisin Day. On El Morno, I posted about how my mother explained to me, during my impressionable years, that raisins were evil and I should never eat them. Ever. Apart from that brief moment when I stepped over to the dark side and ate an oatmeal … Continue reading My Mother is NOT like other Mothers.

Cole has been driving one week today, and I find it ironic that Near-Miss Day falls on the same day as our one-week anniversary of driving together. Wednesday, March 16th – Cole got his driver’s permit, and we drove together for the first time. Yikes. I was not as calm as I thought I would … Continue reading Driving 1 Week~Only a Few Near-Misses!

  Stanley Cup Day was honored on El Morno today and  a Canadian friend shared on Facebook that when her son asked his dad about the great battles of history- her husband immediately described the battles of Alberto and Ontario hockey teams.  Hockey fans at their finest. Growing up in Texas, I wasn’t introduced to … Continue reading Stanley Cup Day. Is Hockey your stick?