If I Had a Wig I Sure Wouldn't Put It in a Potpourri Box

One week away from Christmas. My kids are so excited. I think this is the first year that they really get what is going on. Last year they seem to understand completely, but this year we have worked really hard to explain the real meaning and we have involved them in all of the decorating and baking. Their attention spans were shorter last year and they were easily bored. I hope, with the exception of a few meltdowns and tantrums, they will finally be able to file away some permanent memories this Christmas. 

I Wonder If Alvin Ever Got That Plane

I need to feel needed.

There I said it. Time to close up shop. Carole has figured it out. No more self-analyzing, agonizing or feeling like poo. I get it all now.

When All Else Fails...Jump Off the Ledge Into a Pile of Pillows

The other day we were driving somewhere. My kids were watching something and I was in my little world behind the wheel. The question from the back seat was, “Mom, what are you afraid of?” I didn’t hesitate. “I’m afraid of either one of you getting hurt or sick. I’m afraid that I’m not doing a  good enough…..”

“But Mom, what are you afraid of?”