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
Category: Family
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
Grown-up Grilled Cheese
We made the best grilled cheese sandwiches tonight. No, I really mean it, the absolute best, most delicious, savory, crunchy, flavorful grilled cheese folks. It helps when you start with… Continue reading Grown-up Grilled Cheese
National Pie Day! An Ode to Coconut Cream
Alright, we made this pie a couple of weeks ago, not even knowing that there was such a thing as National Pie Day. Really? Did anyone else know about this?… Continue reading National Pie Day! An Ode to Coconut Cream