Misery Loves Company

Out of nowhere, Ellie started having a yucky cough. Within hours, Max had blanched, was red eyed and dragging. I nursed an uncomfortable baby through the night to the sound of her eldest brother’s snoring and coughing. We awoke to Tess’s laughter...

Centurian

About a week ago, Philip looked across the table at me. “Hey! Mom! NOW I know what the ‘5 D’ is!  It’s fifty!  Now I can count to one hundred! One, two, three, four . . .” And wouldn’t you know?  He really did know how to count to...

Adored

When Ellie had her bout of hives, the doctor asked me to sit up on the exam table with her. “Has she come in contact with anyone who had strep throat?” We had just traveled half-way across the country and gone to Mass at the Cathedral.  I wasn’t sure...

Montage Monday 24

Okay, so it wasn’t really 24 hours, but it sure felt like it, both here and there.  At least to Jac and I.  You see, Friday night Jac and Max had their first cub scout over-night experience.  Camping would be a safe assumption, right?  Yeah, except we’re...

On a Mess

  If I lived on Jupiter, Or even upon Mars, Somewhere far from here, and out among the stars, Would my problem still exsts? Would it follow wherever I go? Or is my issue gravity bound, Namely, STUFF upon the floor. I understand, it is tough This putting things away....