It appears that the Green Eyed Monster is ever present these days, lurking under the bed as I read parenting books, staring at me while I stalk people on the various social media outlets, and haunting my interrupted dreams at night. There are so many things out there that plague…
Traditions: Tulip Time 2012
Some of you may know of the annual festival that consumes our town for a week or two each year known as Tulip Time. This is a time to see all kinds of gloriously colored tulips, stuff your face with junk food, watch parades and reconnect with your inner Dutch…
The Florida House
The H-G’s recently took a trip to Florida. When I say Florida, I don’t mean the Florida with oodles of people in bathing suits flooding the beach, but instead the pine tree covered peacefulness of The Panhandle. The house where we stayed was on the Gulf of Mexico, had a…
For Shame, Wear Your Retainer!
Allow me to introduce you to a Frenemy of mine – my retainer. We’ve known each other for over a decade, and though I find discomfort in his presence, I’ve always needed his guidance over the years. Vintage 2001 Glow-in-theDark Retainer Sadly, we have grown apart in the past year.…
Teasing Teeth
I don’t know about all of you out there, but I hate Teeth Stuff. They’re great for chewing, and filling up a smile, but when something goes wrong, it’s the pits. I’ve had my share of crummy experiences with teeth – cavities, then fillings, braces (and their accessories), teeth being…
Nursing Like a Ninja
Okay boys and girls, today’s topic might not be something that everyone out there wants to discuss. Don’t worry, I always make sure any posts are appropriate for guys, gals, younger, older, ones with gold stars or in new cars… I just wanted to say this topic might not be…
Another Epic Battle of the Mind
So, I did something crazy on St. Patrick’s Day; something that took 3 years to accomplish and only minutes to erase. More specifically, 3 years to grow and then minutes to cut. We’ve talked about the Great Debate, but now there is another epic battle of the mind that seems to…
Baptism Promises
I’ve posted previously about how I am a natural Bawler. A week ago was no different from my usual bawler-ness watching my son getting baptized. Quincy, Pastor Lynn, Bawler Maggie, Proud Brad For Quincy, it may feel like a brush of cool water across his forehead, but for me it was…
Foodie Food Food Food…
You may have noticed over the past year of posts that us H-G’s enjoy food. As a former pregnant H-G, I had my share of aversions, but am now blissfully in the stage of a nursing momma. What does that mean? All the caloric needs without the intrusion of aversions.…