My YMCA is in the midst of a remodel. Two weeks ago, they blocked off a third of the parking stalls and set up a couple modular buildings to serve as the construction headquarters. I'm very excited for the project to be finished. Partly because of the fabulous new pool and weight room, but more… Continue reading Don’t cry over no parking
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On Canadian road trips, Lizzy is always right
After a week stuck inside the house with the dreaded-lagumba-disease (the flu), a sometimes ornery two year old, and laundry multiplying by the day, I needed a break. My two younger sisters (Amy and Lizzy) had just the ticket - a day trip to Leavenworth. No - not the prison. The quaint Bavarian village nestled… Continue reading On Canadian road trips, Lizzy is always right
Training Required
I had an interesting conversation with my brother this weekend. He's been talking to some folks at work who have passionate opinions on who should be allowed to "breed". Apparently, the criteria goes something like this. You should be able to provide your children with "every opportunity". You need training to be sure you're capable… Continue reading Training Required
First Snowflake Freakout Lady and the Blue Tarp Camper
Blue Tarp Camper: This weekend, dad says “We’re camping on the coast.” And what dad says, goes. “We don’t need to check the weather report, we brought our own blue skies with us” Blue Tarp Camper, you’re one of us. First Snowflake Freakout Lady: This is a seasonal saga of tire chains, kitty litter, all… Continue reading First Snowflake Freakout Lady and the Blue Tarp Camper
Six inches
What a crazy day! As I left the gym this morning heading for the airport to pick my Disneyland going sister up, I got a voice-mail from my sick sick sick couldn't get any sicker sister. Jessica has been battling Lord only knows what for several months now and because doctors are inept and can't… Continue reading Six inches
How to GPS a duck – and kiss a lamb
I tried geocaching today. Never heard of it? Neither had I. My sister Lizzy and her boyfriend Fred were over today. While we were hanging out, Fred asked if I'd ever heard of geocaching. Pronounced Geo (like the car) cashing (like I'm taking my check to the bank for cash). He explained that it was… Continue reading How to GPS a duck – and kiss a lamb
You smell
After my workout this morning, I headed to the grocery store down the block to pick up the amazing-awesome-totally-can't-miss bags of onions, potatoes and carrots for only 99 cents each. As I departed my car and braced myself against the biting wind, I noticed a smell on the air blowing by me. Hot dogs. Oh… Continue reading You smell
Spanish Soliciting
I just got a phone call that went like this: Me: Hello? Caller: Hello, my name is Rosa, I'm calling from data (insert word I couldn't understand here). Is there someone who speaks Spanish I could talk to? Me: NO. Rosa: Not at this time? Or not at all. Me: Not at all. Rosa: Ok,… Continue reading Spanish Soliciting
Roller Skating
This weekend I went to a birthday party. A roller skating birthday party. Actually, I took my niece to a roller skating birthday party. Her mom (my older sister) hasn't been feeling well lately, so in came her auntie to the rescue!! One of my other (I have three) sisters came with me so I… Continue reading Roller Skating
Attempted Blogging
My husband has been after me for months to create a blog. So, here it is. It's not like I have enough to do already. I'm a stay-at-home mom running after a very active two year old and delighting in a very mellow 8 week old. My days are filled reading books, chasing, hugging, changing… Continue reading Attempted Blogging
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