John bounded off the bus a few weeks ago grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Here’s what went down… Me: Looks like you had a great day! (and I know you’re up to something) J: I did. I have a new project to do and its on Uranus. (he tries to stifle a smile and looks… Read More
We attended the vigil mass last night, and I always love weaving our palms into crosses to go over the littles’ beds until Easter. As we have done on many a Palm Sunday, we spent this morning in the kitchen talking about the Easter story while making “resurrection rolls”. This is something my littles always… Read More
Y’all, the Amanda a decade ago never would have imagined the day that she’d be full on snort-laughing over little boy humor in the year 2016. I’ve said it a thousand times but my boys bring such immeasurable joy and laughter to my days. When John realized he had a really high hurdle (see the… Read More
Well y’all, it seems the blizzard of 2016 has come and gone in Georgia. Here’s how Atlantans prepare for and survive a whole half an inch of snow. You brave the treacherous roads (lol) for takeout because you don’t know when you’ll find your next meal. Chinese and Taco Bell for this group. Meanwhile you don’t… Read More
Every year I take the littles for their well visits, and every year I come home with a tall tale to tell. In 2012 John literally begged the doctor not to recommend screen time limits. And the baby apparently traveled to the visit with fifteen toys hidden away in his undies. In 2013 they dazzle the… Read More
Eight years ago today, on Thanksgiving Day, I gave birth to our second son, Matthew. He was so loved, so tiny and perfect in every way. But he was still born. Atlanta’s Arlington Cemetery Angel Garden I share this story every year on his birth day for many reasons. One, because I love him so… Read More
I can hardly believe I’m typing these words, but double digits are almost here for one young man in this house!! After much begging and discussion, we finally agreed to hosting our very first sleepover party. I purchased a stack of these darling invites years ago when Paper Affair was closing its doors and dug… Read More