Christmas, Reindeer, and a Disfigured Santa Claus
I originally wrote this in 2005 for The Griffon News (Missouri Western University's newspaper). It was published then, but my mom reminded me of it this year, so I thought…[...]
Yes, There are Times When I Doubt Myself
Sometimes the little things are a huge deal. All day I've been thinking about/fretting over the fact that Ethan could really use a bath tonight. Usually, this would not be…[...]
Here’s to Many More Years of Not Wanting to be a Year Older
Tomorrow is the first day October. Yikes. On a couple of levels. Yikes #1: Having a new baby, I find that this Summer passed with me in my house almost…[...]
When I Am Not Enough
Well, Ethan has been sick lately, and it's been interesting. I'm hoping it's just a bout of teething so there will be some benefit from it. He ran a temperature…[...]
A Different Kind of Photographic Memory
Since becoming a mom, I have found that my habits have changed drastically... some due to necessity, some to desire. I have acquired new skills, new speed, and previously unfathomable…[...]