Tomorrow is my last day working with my biggest client. I’ve had a steady 20-hour gig with them for the past six years, plus a year before that where I worked on several projects. So seven. Seven. That’s the longest I’ve worked anywhere during my career, and I wasn’t even […]
The picture of persistence
He’s cute. He’s sweet. He’s funny. He’s also been a handful lately. I have never met a more persistent and determined person. I really wish I’d had more of his attitude when I was a kid. I was always intimidated by the idea of trying something new or arguing my […]
Blueberry Raspberry Galette
Yet another dish that my child didn’t appreciate. I hope he grows some better tastebuds soon!
The boy and the ballpark
Whitecaps vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Obstacle course. Playing catch with Dad. Hotdogs. Peanuts. Four spoonfuls of dipping dots. Three wails about how he just had to have cotton candy. Two bites of cotton candy the people sitting next to us offered when their little guy didn’t like it. Five minutes […]
From my window
I looked out the kitchen window yesterday to see a flock of smallish birds on my deck. Then I looked up and found this fella foraging in the gutters. So that’s what they’re up to when we’re not home!
There is no charge for awesomeness!
See this photo? It’s important for two reasons. 1. It proves that I attended a tractor show. That in itself is a near miracle. So it had to be documented. (OK. I’ll admit that I did attend one when I was a teenager, but I wasn’t thinking straight back then.) […]
Yep, she’s worth it (although my husband might not agree)
We haven’t had a vacation this year. How unfair! Well, it’s mostly our fault. And partly the stinky economy’s fault. And that cat up there? It’s partly her fault too. Between her stomach issues and the dog’s arthritis and fractured tooth, we’ve shelled out some big cash this year. (The […]
Buzzkill
I’m not supposed to have caffeine anymore. Without going into major detail, it wasn’t getting along with my stomach. I had a slight panic attack at that news. Not because I’m a coffee addict, because I’m most definitely not. The majority of my caffeine comes from latte-type drinks four times […]
We don’t need no stinkin’ donuts!
During our trip to the grocery store: Dev: Mom? Can we get donuts? Me: No, I’d rather not buy a box of donuts. We don’t need a lot of unhealthy stuff at home. (Upset reaction. Pouting. Lower lip sticking out.) A few minutes later… Me: You know, it’s not like […]