My husband is always at least a step ahead of himself, thinking his next great thought instead of finishing what he is doing.
For this reason, we have lots of conversations about turning off lights, closing cupboards, and locking doors.
Last year I had him paying a dollar every time…
“Watch, Daddy!”
“Amazing, buddy!”
“Look at this, Mommy!”
“That was so cool, honey!”
The video is old and grainy but the emotions couldn’t be clearer. Kids are taking turns jumping off a diving board in creative ways, beaming as we cheer them on.
Wasn’t it just moments ago I was…
My parents had more or less lost interest in child-rearing by the time I came along, a decade after they’d already had three kids. My mother was dramatic and unpredictable which left me a little scared of the world.
If I had a less-than-idyllic childhood, I’ve probably had a happier-than-average…
My morning walk time came and went because Dog Mom was too busy whining about Medium. There was the usual moaning about writer’s block, bellyaching about editors and griping about “stats”, which is apparently more important than my full bladder.
I’ve been watching closely — partly to see if she’ll…
“This problem is the result of temperature changes and the soil you have here,” he said, pointing at the gap that had opened between the house and the porch, “I’d be willing to bet your foundation issues are extensive.” Extensive is contractor-speak for expensive.
Silly us, carelessly leaving our house…
Something is definitely up. I’ve been alive 6 months now so I’m a good judge of this farm and there is something cooking for sure.
Farmer Bob has always taken a shine to me. He makes sure I get plenty to eat and don’t run around too much. He gives…
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