Memories

I would love to have another baby. It’s about a medium feeling in intensity. People all around me are getting pregnant, and I have an adorable grandson who doesn’t help. So I think about it. A lot.

It’s not a feeling of sadness at all. Just a feeling that I would love to have the [...]

Peanuts and Healthcare

We found out when Jake was two that he had a peanut allergy. It’s actually a funny story, life-threatening issues aside. I waited until the kids were two, like all the books said, before letting them have a taste of peanut butter.

For dinner one night I fixed the twins a plate of leftover spaghetti [...]

Take My Money. Please.

After I had my twins seven years ago, I came down with a particularly severe case of mommy brain. It wasn’t just run-of-the-mill forgetfulness like walking into a room and forgetting why, or missing appointments. It’s like my brain turned into a colander. I never know what is going to stay in and what is [...]

You Need to Get Nailed!

Until recently it had been years since I had regular manicures. Seven years to be exact. I tried, but after the twins were born no manicure lasted more than a couple of days because of all the hand washing and the rest of the work of being a mom and keeping a house. It seemed [...]