Good Thing I Like The Beatles?
So last night, I had one of those heart-pounding moments where I heard thumps in the night that jolted me awake. Thump. Thump. Thump. Pause. Thump. Pause. Thump. Thump. "Someone" walking on gravel. I sat in bed and listened for a few minutes to make sure I actually...
A Secret Mom Joy Thanks to Kindergarten
I kind of love Kindergarten. And not for the obvious reasons like Gavin's learning, expanding his horizons, making new friends, experiencing new things. It's because I am finally, after 36 years of being on this planet, getting the hang of using Cling Wrap. Joy! You...
Happy (belated) Birthday to going west coastal!
Wow. Time flies when you're having fun. Or moving across the country and trying to grow some roots in a strange place where you literally know no one. Haha. going west coastal turned one over the weekend. Crazy. That means that we are almost at our one-year...
I Sound Funny
You might remember that I was recognized as being from Philadelphia because of my accent when we first moved here. As our one-year anniversary in Oregon gets closer, it appears that my Philadelphia accent is not diminishing. I had to pick up Gavin from summer camp...
Let’s Play a Game!
It's called "Save My Parents' Vacation". Hahaha. In short, I asked them yesterday if they were enjoying their vacation at my kitchen table, followed by a comment that at least it's a dark wood table so it's a change of scenery from home. See? It's a nice set up, but...
Delivering A Definitive Portland Experience…
...at Sears. This seals the deal as me being a wonderful hostess. My parents arrived around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. I asked about their plans for Friday. Dad: "We have to go to Sears." Me: Raised eyebrows. And probably smirked. Mom: "Our washer broke last night. We...