I woke up this morning to my daughter’s screams. In a panic, I jumped out of bed and rushed into her room, prepared to find blood and gore and a horrific site of death and destruction.
Instead, I found a tiny blond two year old being strangled by an Elmo T-Shirt.
“Emma, honey, it’s OK,” I [...]

Before I starting throwing a fit, I should tell you that I am light and funny today over at The ‘Stache.  And whether you stick around to read this shit or not, you should definitely go over there to comment.
Now, the shit…
You know how people say you shouldn’t talk about politics or religion on your [...]

I have a five day window between when I get into town (in Florida) and when my son must be registered for school. During that window, he has to see a Florida doctor (because apparently us Iowans can be real germy and stuff).
Thanks to some awesome recommendations from my kick ass realtor (seriously, if [...]

It’s midnight.  I just got done watching a movie with my husband, in a living room that I adore.  When the movie was finished we sat out back on our patio, the patio he and our friends and family built for his birthday last year.
I’ve been talking so much about the new house… I’ve forgotten [...]

OK.  It’s time.  You’ve all been very patient.  Some of you have begged.  Some of you have even offered elaborate favors for just a brief shot at them.And, of course, a select few of you have already gotten a sneak peak.
By now it’s time to share them with the rest of the world…