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The Ogre: "Charlotte, how was taekwondo?" Charlotte: "It was awesome! I learned an ass kick!"...

August 2016

August 04, 2016

How Pokemon Go Saved My Summer

(over dinner) The Ogre: "Every time you smile at me, I imagine you picking up...

July 2016

July 14, 2016

I'm not very good at sticking to a schedule. I know this is the least...

June 2016

June 20, 2016

Moving Blues

Oh man, I realize now that the picture in my last post is less humorous...

April 2016

April 11, 2016

If You’re Wondering How My Whole 30 Is Going

April 11, 2016

Shitstorm

Last week ended in a literal shitstorm. First, there was all kinds of crazy stuff...

April 05, 2016

In Memory of My Godfather

The Ogre: "What's wrong?" Me: *sob* "Nothing. I don't want to talk about it, because...

April 04, 2016

A Miraculous Machine

YOU GUYS. A man just came to my house and brought me a machine that...

March 2016

March 31, 2016

Surprised by Joy

I don't even know if this thing works anymore, but I'll give it a try....

January 2016

January 23, 2016

Stormageddon Ascendeth

Introducing Isaac Christopher Charles Alexander, born on Thursday, January 21 at 1:03 pm. He is...

January 19, 2016

Yes, I am still pregnant. We had a false alarm last Thursday night, and later...

January 12, 2016

Having Faith in the Midst of Fear

Well, we had an exciting weekend. On Thursday evening I had a talk with our...

January 07, 2016

Virtual Baby Shower for Really Real, Really Big Baby

37.5 years weeks pregnant today. People keep asking me how I'm feeling, and because it's...

January 04, 2016

Minion Monday

So, my kids are pretty freakin' fantastic. I know this, but sometimes they are all...

January 02, 2016

The Most Essential Thing New Mothers Need

Well, Christmas break is nearly over - thank. the. Lord. It's not that I don't...

December 2015

December 23, 2015

Pie-Face (We Are Idiots)

This morning, I was on the phone with a friend when she asked if I...

December 18, 2015

Accepting Time and Repetition

The Ogre: "Wow, that thing is really...impressive." Me: "You mean, my stomach?" The Ogre: "Yeah....

December 15, 2015

Well, I'm kinda hoping y'all didn't hear me on Jennifer's show yesterday, because I sounded...

December 14, 2015

Jen’s Radio Show!

Hey guys, just a quick post to let you know that I'll be on Jennifer...

December 05, 2015

Confessions from the Trenches

So I went to confession after all, this week. Actually my friend and neighbor read...

December 01, 2015

Ready or Not, Advent’s Here

The day before yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent, and I didn't go to...

November 2015

November 28, 2015

Conversations with the Ogre (Thanksgiving Edition)

Me: "Would you grab a broom and start sweeping the sitting room while I strain...

November 19, 2015

“The Meaning of Love and Brotherhood That Binds Us All”

I haven't written anything about the terrorist attacks or the refugee crisis, because I don't...

November 18, 2015

Things I Have Been Asked in the Shower

My husband loves to take showers. No matter what the problem is, he is convinced...

November 17, 2015

3rd Trimester: A Record of Insanity

Melinda Selmys wrote a hilarious pregnancy guide this morning that made me laugh, which made...

November 13, 2015

An Embarrassment of Riches

The night before last, our AC went out. Normally in November this wouldn't be a...

November 09, 2015

How the Light Gets In

I just wanted to put up a quick post, thanking everyone for your generous responses...

November 05, 2015

Suffering Shame

I'm not very good at suffering, not even when it's for a good cause or...

October 2015

October 13, 2015

The Walking Dead: First Time Again

Oh yeah, sorry for never following up after my "guess what we're going to Chicago...

September 2015

September 30, 2015

Two Wings and a Prayer

So here is what I am doing today: today I am planning a trip to...

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