The Mommy Rant

Classic literary characters meet the 21st centuary: N (sword in hand, dressed in his red bathrobe): "I'm Captain Hook and I'...

wondering why "last one out of the car closes the door!" is an unreasonable request.

Ever wonder how so many cobwebs got into the attic? Let me tell you a little story. Once upon a time there were two adorable, if not at time...

It's amazing how much you can get done for your family when your family isn't around. song: Maybe I'm Amazed • artist: Paul Mc...

This was in the briars across from Old Silver. They should have given chocolates. song: All You Need is Love • artist: The Beatle...

Reading a book before seeing the movie is one thing but books that are written after a movie becomes a huge mega hit are entirely another ge...

oh no! more snow!

Matchbox cars on edge of the bathroom sink (a Corvette!)

Fourteen things I love (besides my family, my friends & my cat - duh!) 1.  a cup of tea 2. my garden 3. watermelon 4. diners 5. books 6...

song: FM (No Static at all)  • artist: Steely Dan

Seventy valentines: cut, glued, decorated and names signed. The twins are ready for Valentine's Day at preschool. C has made, for the 3r...

snow day turns gray rain starts fun departs

Its sides were so cold after 44 hours without heat I thought my mug might shatter when I finally was able to pour hot tea into it yesterday ...

Ken (on the phone): Do you want me to pick up anything for you before the big storm? Me: Yes. Go to Staples and get me some glue sticks. If...

I'm so exhausted that it's tiring to type. C commented that his white blood must be working extra hard and that's why he's ...

Based on yesterday's definition, last night was NOT a good night. Want to know what the radius is of vomit expelled from a top bunk ont...

... declaring it a good night based on the fact that no one threw up.

Let's hear it for the lowly list. Lists were probably the first thing early man scrawled down when the written word was invented. Milk, ...

Okay - I can take that after one month my ten year old can navigate the iPad with ease and I still need to consult the directions in order t...

Hey! Today's a great day! And it's great not just because 45 years ago today I was born - - - but honestly I can't think of an...