Fanny Burps

My great uncle Bert was a character. Or, that’s what people say in these parts. In the south, folks would have said, “Bless his heart!” At least I think they would. He didn’t wear his teeth, watched the movie weather channel for fun, started...

This is Exciting!

It’s what the kids kept saying to each other as we prepared for our photo shoot. “This is exciting!”  They say it like it’s said in a kid history episode which makes it even funnier. So, without further ado, the photo! That’s right!  No...

Nine

Tess really has been counting down to her ninth birthday for months. Her wish list?  Itemized.  Her menu? Planned well in advance.  The movie . . . well, that was something else entirely and took up more than a few days with anxious deliberation, perusing of trailers,...

Not Crying

Tess turned 9 today.  I fully intend to put up the pictures and write about her day – this day she’s been counting down to for so. very. long.  But tonight . . . Well, tonight, I’m left exhausted and emotional. Yes, pulling off an Extravaganza is...

Reflections on Lu

Lucy… We have a month and a half until she turns two and yet . . . And yet it feels like there is a gorilla in our midst. She can remove and put on all of her clothing.  She likes to do it herself, thankyouverymuch. Last week there was a morning that included...