The Problem With Grandma’s Lie
"Grandma," Barrett's small voice sounded from somewhere in the dark. I felt the bed give as he scrambled up to the empty space between Henry and me. "There's something scary…Read more
My Whoops…
Finally… The Truth
What Life Is Really Like for the Average America Family
Running With The Fancy Folk
By Me
I sat there, in Ronda and Walter Stucker’s dining room, trying not to gawk at the walnut book shelves lined with classics and travel memorabilia, while Walter broke open the next bottle of wine paired to go with the main course.… Read more
How To Potty Train A Boy In A Day — Really!
“Honey, I’m home.” Henry’s voice echoed through the house. “We’re in the bathroom.” I yelled, trying not to sound aggravated. Then I slopped the mop back across the bathroom floor.…Read more
Kid’s Quote of the Day
George Washington
When A Child Says Something Brilliant and Magnificent…
I Call It, “The Quote of the Day”
Enjoy!
~ Kid’s Quote of the Day ~
“When Parents Speak In Code”
When A Child Says Something Brilliant and Magnificent…
I Call It, “The Quote of the Day”
Enjoy!
Day One – Physical Therapy
(I’ve Broken My Pelvis)
‘Can you walk a mile?’
I let out a snort and checked no. Of course I couldn’t walk a mile. My freshly broken pelvis made that impossible. It also killed a lot of other things… like putting on my own underwear, shaving my legs and ‘running’ to the bathroom. I didn’t even want to think about the implications for sex. … Read more
The Worst Had Happened
“When you stand, I don’t want you to put more than 50% of your weight on your left leg.” George, my way-too-cute, way-too-young, physical therapist said as he bent down,…Read more
All In A Days Work If You’re A Cowboy/Hero
The phone rang at 7:23 a.m. "Kathy, you said you wanted to come. There's a baby being born. But the mom - she's struggling. Probably going to have to pull…Read more
