Tagged with Laughter …

Cast Of Characters 2010

We’re rapidly approaching Team Babes with Brains fourth year at the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation’s Race for Research and our cast of characters deserves a shout out.   While one may argue I should address the billowing bubbles coming from my washing machine instead of simply closing the door and pretending I didn’t see it; or … Continue reading →

Recipe For Nuts: Soon To Be Loco…

Grab yourself a beer, glass of wine or your favorite cocktail and join me for a few minutes. Our smiling villagers are officially done with school and while Tucker has taken to spending the past few hours completing his math workbook (what can I say the dude likes his math), it’s fair to say that our … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day 2010… May It Rest In Peace!

Last year was a very crappy Mother’s Day. I believe if history is to be told correctly, it should say that I actually cried.  It seems that other than Paul, no one seemed to care that I was a mother who did anything. This year was a significant improvement! Woo hoo!!!! Two dozen pink roses, breakfast, spa day and … Continue reading →

Through Our Lens: Easter 2010

We spent our Easter in the North Georgia Mountains hiking and picnicking in the forest as a family. Nothing but simple fun, a backpack full of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fruit, nuts, water, First Aide goodies and lots of laughs and smiles. Enjoy the photo story from our day and we hope, if you celebrated, that you had a … Continue reading →

The Evolving Caveman

I’ve compared raising boys to the evolution of the caveman. At some point they stop picking their noses, get their hands out of their pants and are ready to be released into society with manners and a fresh haircut.  Well, sort of. This morning, pre 8am with a hot cup of coffee cutting endless paper trains out of … Continue reading →

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In my post Tactical Diversions and Spontaneous Entertainment, I promised to share more about what my “Magical Magnetic” experiences are like and give you a sneak peek. I hate to disappoint, but I have no superpowers yet. I still get smoked in Mario Karts by Tucker and to Paul’s disappointment, magnets when tossed at me, … Continue reading →

Out Of The Blue…

We got dumped on and guess what? We liked it. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank SC Johnson and Ziplock for making A+ quality corrogated boxes! What else is a Northern family, transplated in the South, supposed to use for sleds? Funny thing is that the boys never questioned that these weren’t real sleds. Not sure what that … Continue reading →

Sharing, Unexpectedly, A Story About Day 1

I volunteer my time as a Patient and Family Advisor for Emory Healthcare as a part of their Patient and Family Centered Care initiative. Working in partnership with administrators, physicians and nurses, I participate in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of healthcare at Emory.  Simply put, it’s about including patients and their families as integral … Continue reading →

Career Counseling at Costco

Searching the Poinsettia display for the perfect enormous set at Costco yesterday, a man next to me was looking at a box of sanitizing wands trying to figure out how much they were. Taking a break from intensely evaluating each Poinsettia trying to find two perfect plants, I looked around with him and helped him find … Continue reading →

How To Order Scholastic Books

As embarrassing and humiliating as it is funny, I am sharing this with the hope my wisdom will keep you from making the same mistakes I did. Enjoy and feel free to sling mud at me, I am ready and waiting.  I signed up, in addition to being a Room Mom, to handle the Scholastic … Continue reading →

Picking Your Battles

I had to remind myself this morning that some battles are not worth fighting. Cooper, bounding into my office in his underwear, announced to me and the dogs that he was ready to get dressed. I was thrilled with his initiative.  When I suggested that I would help him get the clothes, he responded that … Continue reading →

Something To Smile About…

As Paul and I get ready to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary in a few weeks, I can’t help but think back to when it all began. Reminiscing about first dates with friends over the years, I’ve heard it all. The great stories about the sweet and special dates they’ve had with their spouses and the … Continue reading →