17 24 Aug 2013 | 05:40 pm

She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heave...

Celebrating 90 18 Aug 2013 | 01:02 am

Today is Memaw's birthday. If she were still with us today, she'd be celebrating 90 years. There was no one who loved life (or a party) more than Memaw - so today, if you have time: play the piano (b...

7 Years 10 Aug 2013 | 05:40 pm

I had to do the math this morning to remember how long you've been gone. For a long time - I knew that number so well and could rattle it off in my sleep. You'd been gone a month. A year and seven mo...

Blow Out 8 Aug 2013 | 04:14 pm

I blew out my sports bra yesterday. In yoga. I'm not sure if I should be mortified or proud. On a side note: Down Dog has a whole different feel when you have to do it in a push-up bra.

Pre-K 7 Aug 2013 | 06:33 am

Austin started Pre-K today. Only one of us cried during drop-off. It wasn't Austin.

4 on the 4th 23 Jul 2013 | 05:02 pm

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than celebrating 4? Why, yes, we did have two birthday parties. But he's my only one and I'm allowed to go as overboard as I want.

It's A Pirate's Life For Me! 20 Jul 2013 | 06:12 pm

I have read so many blog post/articles lately about how moms need to quit competing with each other. That raising your children is not a competition. Especially when it comes to birthday parties. And...

The Absolute Best Reason to Celebrate the 4th of July 7 Jul 2013 | 12:44 am

4x4 - The Magic Birthday 4 Jul 2013 | 04:59 pm

They call the birthday that you turn the age that is the same as the "day" of your birthday - the magic birthday. And here we are at 4. On July 4th. Your magic birthday. But to me -ever...

Arrggghhhh.... 29 Jun 2013 | 07:22 pm

We're having a pirate-themed birthday party for Austin tomorrow. I have invited all 15 kids in his class. And their parents. And siblings. My family. Ervin's family. My godchildren. My book club. And...