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Little Bits
I witnessed what might arguably (wow does that word look funny all typed out!) be one of the sweetest acts of brotherhood to come out of my oldest son the other day. There is a bully in our neighborhood. A bully that is just slightly older than Bug. ...
The Chapter of The Parenting Handbook They Left Out
Have you ever really, I mean REALLY thought about some of the movies and TV shows that you've always found the funniest? Not the ones that were necessarily approved by your parents when you were younger (although I could just about guarantee that whe...
Post Game Pieces
After the game on Thursday, while waiting for Jock to come out of the locker room, I was standing with my sister-in-law and killing time. We're standing in the middle of a fairly large crowd of parents and teenagers, when my SIL says to me "Hey... t...
There Is Victory In Defeat
Tonight is definitely a very bittersweet night.You all remember that Thursdays are game nights around here, right? And maybe you've picked up on the little part where we've won every game this season? Oh, and last season. And the season before that. ...
Who Can You Blame?
I will be the first to admit that I talk a lot. A lot. Really, a lot. And I've even been guilty of over sharing, on occasion. Although, in my defense, that usually only happens with my friends. Oh, and here. But you're all my friends, right? However...
Support With No Reservations
Eight years ago tomorrow, my children's futures changed in ways that I still cannot even begin to imagine. Eight years ago, my oldest son was only 8 years old. Fully half of his life has been spent under a cloud of uncertainty regarding how life will...
They Can Teach Me, Too
Here we are, Junior year of high school. We're still playing football! Since our school doesn't actually "cut" in most of the sports, we don't even have to worry too much about what team we're playing on. We know we're at least as good as some of the...
I Need To Work On My Coping Skills
I've always been an emotional person. Some might even say I am overly emotional. I know Coach thinks I am. Eh. Oh well. It's a side of myself that I embraced long ago.Tonight was the night we went up to the high school and picked up Jock's schedule...
One Step Closer
School is out for my boys in just two days. Technically, only one since the next two days are only half days. Do you know what that means?In three days, my baby will be in middle school. He's one step farther from being a baby, and one step closer t...
The Trip From Birth to 18
In the beginning, when you have your first child, you're so excited. You drag that poor, defenseless little baby around with you everywhere. You show him off to anyone who chances to look in his direction, expounding on all the wonderful baby things...
His New Nemesis
Mom, when's Dad getting home? Soon, why?I need him to help me with my tie.Now, we all know that I'm just a mom, but really? Did we have to wait for dad? I mean, how hard can it be to tie a tie? It looks like one of those over-under-through the loops ...
I Am A Horrible Mom
There are certain things you learn as a mother, things you learn to just not do. Want a holiday with no runny noses or pukey tummies? Simply don't comment on how healthy you all seem to be this year. Want to ensure potty training goes as quickly as ...
The Year Has Started....Am I Excited Yet?
It's been an interesting few days. Equal parts good interesting and sarcastic interesting. I could let you decide what you wanted to hear about, but I fear that would only lead to my endless whining about the sarcastic interesting. So, let's you and ...
Melty Mama Moments
If you're a parent, you'll totally understand when I say that the oddest things make you smile or get all misty. Things that in the "adult" world just simply aren't that funny, make you laugh until you cry and your stomach hurts. Activities that lea...
I'm Not A Doctor, I Only Play One On TV
What's that, Mom? You said the sky is blue? No, I don't think so. It looks more of a gray to me.How can you possibly admire the clear sky? Don't you see all those clouds?No. I'm not going to do it. You can't really make me, you know.What.The.Hell?!?...
The Not-Yet Empty Nest
There comes a point in a mother's life when she realizes she just has to let go, so that her baby can make his own mistakes and live his own life. She has to give that boy the opportunity to try new things, experience his own brand of excitement, an...
My Reasons For Enjoying That Bird
This Thanksgiving, like so many before it, has me looking back at my life. It finds me giving in to the need to rediscover all that is right with my life, and possibly some things that might not be. The need to reacquaint myself with all that I've be...
Random Teenage Verbal Vomit--Part 2
Hey Mom? Can I go to the movies with MJ, Curly and Cupcake?* And can you pick us up after? Oh, and it's a 10:20 movie. Jock posed this question to me on Friday night somewhere around 8:30. Nothing like fairly last minute favors asked; especially tho...
Like Sands Through The Hourglass.....
First, some random bits of information that might prove useful if you're going to stick around my "locker room" for any length of time.......As predicted, there is no longer a need to give Senior a better name. She is no more. (Well, she still IS, ju...
From Snap to Whistle
I've talked to you before about what I think football does for my boys. No matter how their seasons turn out, my stance on that doesn't change. I still believe in the goodness of the sport.Jock has been playing now for several years. When we got to t...
