The witch that lives in this Gingerbread House must live in California.
Twas four days before Christmas and all through the house,
Not a faucet was dripping–FIX THE WATER my spouse!
The towels were all hung in the bathroom with care
In hopes that I could shower and condition my hair
When under the house there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to the boathouse to see what was the matter.
There was [...]
There are many people out there that will never own a mini van. These people would never even be caught dead in a mini van. This is based upon many matters of personal pride and principles.
However, there are cheaters out there who will, on occasion, rent a mini van. They praise its ease of use [...]
My relationship with my sister, in one story:
My cell phone rang as I was getting ready to drive into the city for a quick Christmas errand. I needed to buy my first daughter a holiday dress. I knew it would make her happy if she got a special something, and I wanted to take the [...]
We’re at nine days and counting. The play is thankfully over ( my daughter rocked her itty bitty parts ), had tea with Teddy and Binky the Elf, got the tree ( it’s 1/2 way lit ), been back to the surf shop twice ( still not quite finished there ), sent the husband off [...]
ALMOST WORDLESS WEDNESDAY?
We are officially in the fast lane to Christmas, yet, in my home, if you look up at the ceiling in my bathroom, you will see a giant, orange, mylar pumpkin balloon. It refuses to give up the ghost, as they say.
My third child and I were invited to attend the YouthConcert in San Francisco at the BIG FORMAL Davies Symphony Hall with a new Kindergarten mom friend and her daughter. I was so excited to go. I wanted to spend some wonderful holiday quality time with the little one. We rarely get to do anything [...]
Where to begin?! I want so desperately to bake holiday cookies ( lots of really Christmassy ones with cool shapes and colorful sprinkles ). I want to sit in front of the tree with my kids and play games while drinking hot chocolate ( mine suffused with a little brandy or peppermint schnapps). I want [...]
Parenthood is when all the things you think will never happen to you happen to you.
