We’re beginning week 3 in our new home, neighborhood, and schools. How are we doing? V couldn’t wait to go to school on the first day. After she got over her indignation over being stared at on our visit the week before, she was anticipating all the attention the new girl gets, as she jealously … Continue reading Changing Places – We’re Not In Kansas Anymore
Changing Places – Moving Day
I have a confession to make. I hate moving. Hate. It. Okay – that’s out of the way. When I moved to my town 11 years ago, I announced to everyone present on moving day that this was the last time I was moving. Well, obviously I was wrong. Last time I moved was to … Continue reading Changing Places – Moving Day
Changing Places – The Prequel
It’s been a harrowing two weeks. Well, actually longer – if I count the weeks preceding them where I waited for a response to our desperate need to relocate. We have been in “discussions” with my ex about relocating for months. He has had some financial worries, as have we, so it seemed a good … Continue reading Changing Places – The Prequel
This Is Why Nobody Likes a Hangover – Or – Blame It On the Wine
For about a year now I’ve been after my mom to plan a “Dine Out For a Cause” type of event that would benefit the JDRF. What I envisioned as a casual fundraiser with a percentage of the proceeds going to the JDRF became a full-blown Caribbean Festival, with island-inspired foods and music, and a … Continue reading This Is Why Nobody Likes a Hangover – Or – Blame It On the Wine
What I Learned This Summer
Not only are there illicit drug user websites, but I also learned that some of these morons – instead of the good old fashioned method of snorting or injecting cocaine ... I mean, why stop there? … are plugging it. What is “plugging,” you ask? Well, I am SO glad you asked. It means they … Continue reading What I Learned This Summer
Dear Mom:
Before driving to your house yesterday, I stopped at the post office and then the library, with a quick stop for contraband at the Golden Arches and THANK GOD I did because the Mustang decided it was too hot to drive and left me sitting along Route 422 in Douglassville in 95 degree heat with … Continue reading Dear Mom:
My Son Is Brilliant
Owen finally came home from his first airplane flight and vacation to Disney. He loved Disney and especially the Tower of Terror, and I’m so glad to hear he had a wonderful time since he was so apprehensive about it the week before they left.So we pull in the driveway and he walks around the … Continue reading My Son Is Brilliant
First Anniversary
One year ago, I won primary custody of my children after a very long and painful year of fighting. One year ago I had my final dress fitting, and went on a frantic eleventh hour shopping trip for an undergarment, rushing back to the restaurant where the love of my life was putting the finishing … Continue reading First Anniversary
That Still Small Voice
This morning I got up thinking about running. Not that that’s anything new, I mean, I wake up everymorning thinking about running. Except this morning I looked out the window, saw rain, and thought, whew! Raining again! I guess that means no run for me! Otherwise, I wake up every morning just counting the minutes … Continue reading That Still Small Voice
What I Learned This Week
Procrastination is a gene. And my son got mine. This year he has to participate in the school science fair, WHICH we have known about since November. It is due in SEVEN days. I just found this out. My son hasn’t started it yet. And just when my life can’t get any more stressful – … Continue reading What I Learned This Week
