Monthly Archives: September 2008

Jungle Gym

A few days ago I was talking to one of my girlfriends — one of the few that is also a mom — about what we like best and least about this age. After some thought, I realized (out loud at least) that what I like least about the twins at this age is the...

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Look Out Beckham!

Our first Soccer Tots was a blast!
The kids had a great time and so did I! Carson was a little freaked out for the first 10 minutes, but after that he ran around and had fun. Kate was the social butterfly and definitely the sweetheart of the class.
There are six other kids in the class...

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Jason

I had a truly fantastic and fun day with the twins — soccer, window shopping, and playing — but always present in the back of my mind was the reality that in Florida today Jason’s family and friends were holding a memorial service in his honor.
Jason’s death has shaken me. Aside from just the horrible fact...

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My Trip to the Pee Doc’s

Well, I either have kidney stone(s), cancer or damage to my kidneys as a result of the pre-eclampsia at the end of my pregnancy.
Yay me!
So, the battery of tests begin on Monday — lab work and CAT scan. Oddly enough, I’m looking forward to it because I am ready for some answers. I’m definitely not...

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50 Things I Learned From My Mom

Trust me, this is just the short list.

Diet Coke is the nectar of the gods.
Chipped nail polish is tacky and makes you look cheap.
Do a light vinegar rinse on your hair every so often to remove the build-up of hair products.
Pearls are always classy and always in style.
How to drive a stick.
How to deal with...

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