(My youngest daughter, D2, is at the wonderful age where she almost completely grasps conversational language but does not completely grasp the world. I find this a magical, hilarious time in all of our lives and try to capture her fantastic dialogue for all to enjoy.) D2, in the car, planning her future happiness. D2: Mom, [...]
Thank you?
Yesterday, I was in a multi-person, adult meeting--in the middle of speaking!--when my daughter entered the room, interrupting the conversation to hand me her half-eaten apple. She was done. Here, momma. I took it, as I do, and said "thank you" as she walked away. Said it automatically, without really thinking. Thank you? Thank you for [...]
Nearly Effortless Rockstar
My dad's 60th birthday is coming up in a couple of months. The rest of my family started an email exchange about what we could do to celebrate to make the day special. I weighed in late in the electronic conversation, presenting the grand idea that I COULD COME TO DINNER. That would be my [...]
I have a blog, or, the story of how I write to you not on Facebook
My husband ("Mr. Incredible" for the purposes of this new writing platform) gave me a blog for Christmas! It was the best present for two reasons: 1) it was a complete surprise, which I think is almost impossible to do now-a-days for someone with whom you live, commute, and share an Amazon Prime account 2) It is something [...]