For months, E. has been begging to go fishing. A couple weeks ago, we finally got her a Barbie fishing pole and headed over to a lake in our neighborhood.
Random Rant
Paging Nurse Nightingale, STAT!
For the second day in a row, I’m staying at home with my sick little one. I’m very fortunate that I have such understanding co-workers and a flexible job that allows me to work from home when necessary. But it’s not easy. Considering I only go into the office three days a week, losing these…
Someday She’ll Appreciate These Things
Last night was another one of those nights. Just as I was about to go to bed around 11:30, I heard the cries of “Mommy! Mommy!” I went running in expecting either a nightmare or an emergency potty situation. But instead, I was greeted by a suddenly very sick little one. She didn’t have a…
I Hope E. Coli Isn’t Contagious
It’s been a long, ugly week ’round these parts. I woke up feeling awful on Monday but thought maybe the burger I’d had the night before at the neighborhood Halloween party was to blame. But as the day wore on, I got worse. I’ll save you the gory details, but I haven’t had this many…
$*!# Her Mom Says
How fun is swearing? I love it. I really do. I know I shouldn’t, but it’s just so satisfying. I’ve always tried to be sensitive to people who don’t have my sailor’s mouth by not cursing a lot in public, around small children and in the workplace if I know it’ll offend someone. But at…