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So we decided to drive to Sacramento for Max's birthday, mainly so we could stop at the outlet mall for some much needed retail therapy....

Apparently, I haven't gotten any better at managing my time wisely, nor have I found a way to increase my energy to that of a toddler...

New York was a success, although I may have given you a different answer had you asked me on the airplane. Samson was a champ, the wedding w...

We're heading to New York City at the end of the week to celebrate some nuptials. Not just and nuptials, but family nuptials. My big bro...

Ugh. We finally had to say goodbye to Nanna this week. I'm too sad to write much about the experience or my family's reaction right ...

For the last week, our home has been trapped in a black hole. Well, more of a yellow and green mucus colored hole. One cold became one cold ...

We just got back from a wonderful class about how to start our very own backyard organic vegetable garden. It was a housewarming gift from t...

Have Rosa and Dave bring Jack's Prime over for dinner. I get to spend all day looking forward to burgers and sweet potato fries, and Sam...

Day eight of my eleven-day stint as a single mom is finally coming to a close. We knew when we had Samson that Max would have to travel some...

Good lord, that child is exhausting. EX. AUST. ING. In other news, Hamlet 2 is the best movie ever. Don't believe me? Go on, have a tast...

Before I start getting emails from hostile grandparents about my previous post, let me add the following words: -buh bye (he's destined ...

What a sad sack lack of blogging. I have no excuse. Updates: Nanna is doing so well! For a few days last week, she was getting worse and wor...

Another single mom weekend for me; it's boys' weekend in Tahoe. I learned from the last one (the rain, teething, and a crummy mood m...

A beautiful week of sunshine means more outside time and preventing Samson from eating eucalyptus pods and less time blogging. Hooray!

So even though it's still pretty light out, Samson goes to bed in his normal 6:30-7 ish time frame with no problems thanks to my genius ...

Hey, hormones? It's been 16 months now since I gave birth. Do you you think you could let me get through one hospital drama, sex crime d...

Shhh. Don't tell anyone, but it's been dry for a couple of days now. And it's supposed to stay dry for a few more days. Let'...

So. That whole "back to more regular posting next week" didn't seem to go too well. Man, you guys are really bad at finger cro...

Everything is fine here. My lack of posting is due to a combination of busy, lazy, more lazy, and unmotivated. And lazy. Can't even blam...

A friend hosted a play date today for a couple of us gals and our unruly children. Four boys, from 16 months to 4 years... Note to self: hav...