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Pulling Rank

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Boys 3 Comments

The boys are going to walk the dog (not the dog pictured below, mind you) and as always, they are arguing over who gets to carry the poop on the way home.“Look,” I said, trying to cloak my annoyance. “You boys are Scouts. Can you just work it out between you?”Feeling clever, I went upstairs to track down a pair of socks for Angela so that she could … [Read more...]

The Audition

by Filed Under: Minnesohta, Minnesota Me, My Boys, Special Events 4 Comments

You would have thought my boys would be nervous, wouldn’t you?Gotten stage fright.Said, “No, thank you.”That’s assuming, though, that I actually told them that they were playing for this musician and this actor.Which I didn’t.Heck, all they knew is that they had a willing audience—and one that was willing to both:1. Offer a solid critique when the … [Read more...]

In Defense of Pregnant Women

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Boys, Parenting 10 Comments

Ed. Note: The following post has nothing to do with Cool Ranch Doritos™. It seems that some of the boys in the neighborhood have been telling any one of a number of “Your mother…” jokes.Great, right?I know about these jokes because my sons told me one at the grocery store yesterday, only they edited it as follows:“Hey, Mom, your cat’s so ugly that … [Read more...]

Grace for the Painting

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Jem, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Spiritual Growth 16 Comments

Our little Cate is suffering from several allergies. We recently had her tested and it turns out she is allergic to cats (which we knew) and dogs (which we didn’t) and dust mites (do you blame her?). “I’m allergic to all my favorite pets!” she moaned.“You like dust mites for a pet?” Jem retorted.She is also severely allergic to certain tree pollens … [Read more...]

More Coffee and Chocolate, Please

by Filed Under: Humor, Jem, Minnesota Me, Special Events 2 Comments

Son Number 2 was the first to wander into the kitchen this morning, where I was hurriedly assembling all their Valentines.“I really like dawn,” he said.“Who’s Don??” I was completely baffled and a bit concerned. Who is this new friend and is he acceptable?“No,” Jem responded, “I mean the morning.”Happy St. Valentine’s Day, everyone! I pray that … [Read more...]

Uphill Both Ways (In a Blizzard)

by Filed Under: Joe, Just Me, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 12 Comments

On Saturday Joe & I were on our way to his therapy. (A date with my son! How lucky am I?) I turned the radio to a local Christian station and the unmistakably rich vocals of Mac Powell filled the car.You gotta love Third Day.Thinking to impress my preteen companion, I remarked, “I saw this guy in concert, you know.”“Oh?” Joe responded.And then, … [Read more...]