Books. This single word will trigger a flush of emotion is every, single member of my family. We love them, even the “e” variety. I’ve been able to give up… Continue reading Books Shmooks and Tiny Clothes
Category: Children
Melancholy
Am I the only mother who feels it? The strong melancholy that ribbons every milestone, it’s present at every celebration, triumph, report card. People go on about “happy tears” but… Continue reading Melancholy
Getting Lost and Being Found
I get lost, a lot. Almost every time I leave the house in fact. I firmly believe Bilbo Baggins when he said…
Bittersweet Day
Well, we had to put our pet kitty to sleep this Wednesday. He was young, wonderful, and my oldest daughter’s buddy. The poor little thing had gotten into poison somewhere,… Continue reading Bittersweet Day
Olli Olli Oxen Free! or Childhood Game Garland
I’m not a soft gooey person. I never make that impression on people. I laugh extremely loud, I’m WAY too opinionated and my own children think I have an… Continue reading Olli Olli Oxen Free! or Childhood Game Garland