I have decided to invent a new holiday. One that I'm positive can't offend all the First Americans Indians. But first? A little ba...

Last Thursday I finally turned 38. I say finally because I have inadvertently been telling people for the past two years that I am 38. I di...

A few years ago, when I first heard Randy Pausch's Last Lecture , I was moved to tears. Partly for the tragic horror it would be to fac...

Today is 11.11.11. I can't help but flashback to 8.8.88. I was in junior high, and my best friend Christina and I decided to have an ei...

I HATE PINTEREST. There, I said it. Too late to take it back. Though I should clarify that statement by also saying that I have yet to even...

A few weeks ago, I went on a little trip across the pond. Or did I mention it? My trip? Yes? All right then. Shut up. While there (and pr...

Yesterday, Hannah walked in the door, paused, and looked up with horror on her face. Instantly, I knew just what her problem was. "WHA...

Tonight is the night mothers everywhere look forward to with dread. Not only do you have to try to keep yourself out of the chocolate, but ...

Last night we had our church Trunk-or-Treat party. Which, as many of you know, is basically just 75 kids running around on a sugar high begg...

Whenever I hear people complain about their in-laws, I thank my lucky stars once again for mine. Though I was madly in love with the Husban...

The Real Bloody Mary, image via As I mentioned a few days ago, we are in the middle of The Remodel . Now before any of you hunt off to searc...

Remember the old Seinfeld episode with the Bubble Boy? I kind of feel like I am living it. Only without Jerry, Elaine, and their utter hila...

Internets, I would like you to meet one of my favorite things about Paris: Chocolat viennois. My sole source of caffeine after my one and o...

I am back! Physically, at least. I feel sick to my stomach with the jet lag and wonder at those who willingly go to bed at 5 a.m. and slee...

I am heading out the door in just under an hour and my stomach is a nervous ball of butterflies. Last night, I had a meltdown of epic propo...

Dear Chase, Last Friday, you turned twelve. You have been pretty excited about it and all the milestones that come with turning twelve. I...

Holy flip. (Those are the closest things to swear words I'm allowed to say since I've been let in the Resistance . Did I tell you s...

I. HATE. THE. PHOTOBUCKET. Apparently, I have exceeded my bandwidth so my account is suspended. When I went to upgrade to pro which gives y...

Today's lesson in the culinary arts comes from Chase. When you want to make a shake after a long, hard day at school, it is wise to reme...

Last week, I was on the phone with a teacher from Hannah's school. See, Hannah has recently started going one day a week to a creative l...

This morning, my husband will pack a suitcase and get on a plane. I am more than a bit mindful of the irony. You see, ten years ago today, h...

Today was a very big day in the Chase world. Probably the biggest he's known so far. I'll let his note do the talking: It says: De...