If My Kids Were Santa’s Reindeer

If My Kids Were Santa’s Reindeer

 (Sung Mostly to the Tune of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer)   If my kids were Santa’s reindeer, Helping him deliver mirth, They’d need a little practice, Before taking trips ’round earth. My oldest would be quite ready, To lead the team o’er field and 

Fantasy Football Theology of Unity

Fantasy Football Theology of Unity

You know that obnoxious person on your Fantasy Football team who has absolutely no business being there?  They own an official jersey for their favorite team, but you’re pretty confident they wouldn’t be able to pick out their team’s starting QB in a lineup of 

DIY Moana Kakamora Coconut Bra

DIY Moana Kakamora Coconut Bra

Nothing fixes a Monday better than some Disney Moana themed coconut bra humor. In pursuit of the perfect mix of coconut goodies for someone’s birthday present, my friend and I thought that a Kakamora coconut bra was just what we needed.  We were shocked that 

Dear Husband, I Can Explain…

Dear Husband, I Can Explain…

Husband of mine, when you get home you may have a few minor questions for me.  You know, mostly revolving around when and why the sanity left our home. While I’m not able to fully answer that without a lawyer present, I can at least 

Immature Mom Moment?

Immature Mom Moment?

My counselor asked me once why I always feel behind.  Oh gracious, I could write a book about that. But it all starts with intending to wake up before my children, and snoozing in just a few extra peaceful minutes only to find one of them waking me 

How To Leave Your Vacation in 10 Steps (Vacation Days 7/8)

How To Leave Your Vacation in 10 Steps (Vacation Days 7/8)

Sweet Connecticut!!!! (Aaaand, now I’m going to have This Song in my head the rest of the week.) We are finally home after leaving Virginia Beach yesterday and coloring all over the dining room mirrors of my friend’s house where we stayed the night. But I’m 

Hiding from Vacation (Vaca Day 6)

Hiding from Vacation (Vaca Day 6)

Well CT, Tomorrow we’ll be returning to you and I’m starting to feel it.  The “it” of swimming in anything but normal, without the floatie of routine or consistency.  I’m feeling the lack of sleep, and questioning the sanity of my decision to combine a back to back late evening of gaming 

Three Ships to Neptune (Vaca Day 5)

Three Ships to Neptune (Vaca Day 5)

Hi Again CT, Miss us yet?  It’s been five days, not that you’re counting or anything.  Virginia decided today that we’d hung out together enough for her to be vulnerable and really be herself…so we got a scorcher.We might brave the beach later.  You know, 

Son of a Beach (9 Problems With Paradise: Vaca Day 4)

Son of a Beach (9 Problems With Paradise: Vaca Day 4)

Don’t judge me CT….I love the ocean- really I do.  But there are just a few minor issues I have with paradise.  So I made a quick list:1. Rental coffee cups. (The one of the left.) For some reason, most of the lake-house or cottage rentals I’ve 

Beach Blitz Breakdown (Vaca Day 3)

Beach Blitz Breakdown (Vaca Day 3)

Hey CT… Short post today- this Mom is tired.  I thought I’d break down the way my 3 kids have tackled this beach thing.   Youngest to Oldest, here goes: My 3 year old: This normally fearless kid has always been highly suspicious of water.  No