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
Humor
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
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
Middle School Memories
Middle school was full of awkward moments for me. I had a massive crush on this kid who was a year older than me. My highs and lows of sixth grade revolved around how many times I'd pass him in the hall and whether or not he remotely looked in my direction. I'm also pretty … Continue reading Middle School Memories
Mommy Brain, Extended Version
Urbandictionary.com defines "mommy brain" as "the phenomenon known to mothers where their brains become a useless pile of goo after being around their children too long." An article on WebMD in October of 2010 posits that motherhood may actually trigger brain growth. The article quotes Pilyoung Kim, PhD, a developmental psychologist and post-doctoral researcher at … Continue reading Mommy Brain, Extended Version
The Cars that Drive Us
My family always had interesting cars. Cars with good stories to them. Most of them fell into the "gently used" or "new to us" category. Except for my mom's 1965 red Ford Falcon, she bought that one new. It wasn't really bright red, it was kind of a dull tomato soup color. She said that … Continue reading The Cars that Drive Us
Food Quirks
There are people who don't like different foods to touch on their plate. There are people who eat all of one food before moving on to the next. And there are some people who must eat all of their food evenly. Some of us can't stand crumbs in the margarine, or peanut butter in the … Continue reading Food Quirks
The (True) Story of a Move
Moving is stressful. That's about the understatement of a lifetime. Moving with young children can test the patience of a saint. I do not have the patience of a saint, so I'll just leave it to you, dear reader, to imagine my emotional state during this move, now eleven years ago. I do, however, have … Continue reading The (True) Story of a Move
The Monday that Bit Me in the Butt
Everyone has a "bad Monday" story, I'm sure. Mine is from April 4, 2016. And it started off with a mammogram. Who makes a mammo appointment for a Monday?! (All kidding aside, make sure you schedule and keep your yearly mammo appointment ladies!) I arrive on time for my appointment, and the tech takes and … Continue reading The Monday that Bit Me in the Butt
Gretchen L. Mulroy 