There really isn’t anything more ridiculous than having a head cold in the middle of a sweltering summer. But because I live in a Perpetual State of Ridiculousness, I managed to catch a cold in July. Even more ridiculous is that both Patrick and I caught it together and are suffering together. WARNING: DO NOT ENTER MESSY [...]
I was on a Mother’s Day cruise to Cozumel for 4 nights with 12 other women and 3 older men. Unfortunately, they were all related to me. Or maybe I should say fortunately. Because all of these things happened: I went snorkeling at 3 different reefs with a Mayan and got my ass sunburned. I [...]
I’m the greatest mom my girls have ever and will ever know. I took my girls to LEGOLAND Florida yesterday. No, it’s not open yet and doesn’t open until October 15th. I’m a big deal. I get to go to things early. Or maybe it’s because this past weekend was Family Day at LEGOLAND and [...]
The beach, it calls my name. I grew up 5 miles away the way the mythical crow flies from the best beach in the US, yet as a teen I was too self-conscious about my body to go to the beach. Plus, my mom was always, “You’ll get sand in your crack!” and “You don’t [...]
The fabulousness combined of Maria Melee, Caroline Morningside Mom, and Deb on the Rox have put together a link-up of all people who love the Gulf of Mexico. Having lived across the intercoastal from the Gulf until I was 18 and visit several times a year, I can profess my love for the greatest beaches [...]