Still: One Small Word with Big Impact.
I recently decided that I should start being a more responsible adult and doing normal adult things like going to the doctor for annual check ups. So, I asked around and found a doctor that one of my friends had a good experience with. I scheduled my appointment. I...
Ugh. It’s Packing School Lunch Season.
Every school year, Kenny and I start out thinking, "This year's gonna be different. We're going to go for wholesome, healthy lunches and minimal junk." (Ok, so it's only our third year going to this rodeo, but still, that's enough to try to successively better...
Two Times a Trend?
Oh, yes. It happened again. That's twice in two visits for me. I present to you Gavin's Chocolate Smoothie from Friday afternoon. His sweet soul was simply excited for what he perceived to be extra whipped cream. Grace found it hilarious, but I don't think she knew...
And This Week’s Trip Starts with a Laugh…
If today's liquid lunch is any indication of how this week's business trip is going to go, well, color me amused, and kind of disgusted. (And, no, not that kind of liquid lunch, just a caffeine-laden calorie fest to hold me over four hours until I can grab some linner...
On the Road: Mobile Phones and Restrooms. (It’s a Don’t.)
It's official. When it comes to mobile phone use, no where is sacred. Here's how I know: I listened to a mom have an entire conversation with each and every member of her family from the stall in the women's room at Portland International Airport (PDX) today. This was...
Awkward Mom Moment: Asking Moms Out on (Play) Dates
I've never been the friend who sets up the plans or calls the group to get together. Grace, at the age of five, is quite determined to change that. Last week, she came home, slipped me her friend's mom's number and told me to call her to set up a play date. Three...