by Annie | May 31, 2012 | Speaking of me. . .
My birthday is looming. That sounds more ominous than it is. Aside from knowing it is soon to be June, I haven’t given it much thought. Except for when Jac told the kids that I was “turning 42 or something” and I had to set things straight. 32,...
by Annie | May 29, 2012 | Kids!
Susan has a theory: babies cry because they are frustrated about being stuck in their bodies. She holds our fussing babes and empathizes with them while we watch and giggle. **** Philip tends to ignore Gemma most of the time. It’s not due to a lack of love on...
by Annie | May 28, 2012 | Kids!, Out and About
A few weeks back, the Shriner’s brought the circus to town. Now, I am not a huge fan of men in fezzes or the circus in general, but Grandma and Grandpa gifted us with free tickets so. . . We kept it a surprise until after Mass. While the kids finished lunch we...
by Annie | May 24, 2012 | Kids!, On the Home Front, Speaking of me. . .
“I hate my hat.” “I think it’s nice.” “I hate my hat!” “You’ve said that twice.” “I hate my hat!” “Now that’s the third.” “I hate my hat!” “I hate that...
by Annie | May 24, 2012 | Kids!
My parents swear they weren’t hippies. I only sort of believe them. I mean, I know they weren’t growing out their pit hair and having love ins or smoking dope (right guys? Right?!). But there was some Afro-ish hair and the music. Mom tried to keep it on...
