If someone thought my life was interesting enough to write about, and they decided that Halloween would be the perfect lens, they might write something like the following. But obviously, no one does, so I'll have to write it myself, on the off-chance that it might make someone (besides me) laugh. Disturbance Investigated in Quiet … Continue reading Halloween Through the Years: My Life in Headlines
Author: gretchenmulroy
Been There, Done That
I've just produced photographic evidence that Youngest Son wore the same shirt- the exact same turquoise Under Armor polo shirt- for three consecutive school pictures. (Since our elementary school has a spring photo session as a fundraiser, he wore it for one spring, one fall, and then the following spring.) Damn picture day always catches … Continue reading Been There, Done That
Get a Clue
I will probably never win another game of "Clue" again. I'm not a very logical thinker when it comes to board games. I'm not very good at developing strategies. I make random guesses, and "hope for the best." Which … Continue reading Get a Clue
The House on Villa Street
I grew up in a house that wasn't on an actual street, that didn't used to be an actual house. My grandmother was my closest neighbor, and two families of aunts, uncles, and cousins lived down the hill on adjacent properties. I grew up hearing the trains … Continue reading The House on Villa Street
All Wrapped Up
I've learned a lot about being a parent in the almost 17 years I've been one. I've learned to fill a cup only half full for anyone under the age of six because they're most likely going to spill it. And not to let anyone of same … Continue reading All Wrapped Up
My Three Words
For the end of 8th grade, Middle Daughter's class was given an assignment called "My 3 Words." The kids made mini posters and they were each videotaped holding their posters with friends. It was made into a slide show/movie for everyone to watch during the promotion ceremony on the last day of school. My … Continue reading My Three Words
Part Time
I heard a Hootie and the Blowfish song, "Hold my Hand," on the radio the other day and I was immediately taken back to my high school job at the mall. It was my junior year, and I was working at J. Riggings, a tiny little men's clothing store. It was in a corner … Continue reading Part Time
Photo Ready
I've done 10 days of yard work in a row. This is significant for me. As in, "one for the record books, isn't anyone paying attention to how much yard work I've done in 10 days" note-worthy. Especially considering yard work for me is motivated by guilt or shame. Guilt: when hubby, who routinely works … Continue reading Photo Ready
Keeping Score
I keep score in my house; a weird sort of medical-injuries-and-emergencies score. So far... First one to break a bone: Eldest daughter, collarbone vs. cubbies at Pre-k, June 2005 (I told her not to run inside!). First (and only so far) to ride in ambulance: Eldest daughter (see above). First one to get stitches: Youngest … Continue reading Keeping Score
The Dollhouse that Boppa Built
My grandfather built a 3-story dollhouse out of balsa wood for me when I was about eight years old. It was one of the most cherished gifts I received as a child, and it was my favorite thing to play with for most of those years. I don't remember if it was a … Continue reading The Dollhouse that Boppa Built
