Whenever hubby gets called into work on a weekend, I will usually start doing housework. Perhaps it is some sort of weird marital solidarity, or guilt? This particular weekend morning it was still dark outside as hubby headed out the door. I was already halfway through steam mopping the kitchen. I mean, its perfectly normal …
Ashes
My family dreams went up in smoke. My babies and my desired future did not survive the trial of my life. “What’s left to say? These prayers ain’t working anymore Every word shot down in flames What’s left to do with these broken pieces on the floor? I’m losing my voice calling on you. ‘Cause …
Magnet
School was out and the elementary courtyard was swarming with recently freed children. They were scattering like little ants across the grounds. Chaos was all around us. My sister and I were dodging these darting ants on our way to the meet-up spot to retrieve my twin nieces, ‘the bubbies’. We saw the oldest bubby …
I Knew You Would Get There
Is it easier to be a wonderful husband when you are married to a predictable wife? When you know what she is ordering from a menu. When you can look at her and say exactly what she is thinking? Whatever the answer, my husband is the best! After a busy winter, we were finally ready …
Rooted
I thought I finally found the perfect spot for this high maintenance diva. My moody plant has been thriving in its corner of the bedroom location for almost a year now. I finally solved the puzzle and made this neurotic plant happy! (If this story is sounding eerily familiar mamas, its because I wrote about …