Keeping It Real
The life you have ordered is out of stock. This is for when you are living the life not advertised on television.
Unpacking the Feels
A friend called to ask if I was done unpacking yet. It had been three days. The crock-pot was in a box labeled 'Deep Fryer.' So no. I was not done unpacking.
Falling Into Home Improvement
Fall in Hampton Roads means the beach weather lingers but the home improvement itch kicks in anyway. On planning a kitchen renovation and the particular madness of a dysfunctional work triangle.
How to run errands with children
Five kids, one errand run, and a stranger who wanted to know my secret. The answer is boring: say no, stay consistent, and never over-explain to an eight-year-old.
Back to the Bumpy Road
Well, I was right to be apprehensive. Things are only just getting back to some kind of normal. Kind of scary since he has been home for five months now. But to make matters worse, two weeks after his return, we got it into our heads to sell our house and move into a bigger home.




