Synopsis of Chapter 5

It is dinner time on December 31, 2012. While absolutely beautiful,  lovely and according to Corbin, "The best Christmas ever!!," it is more than officially over. The new year is upon us. This post will probably be to long, and resemble rambling but I fear if I attempt to break it into multiple posts it … Continue reading Synopsis of Chapter 5

The Santa Conundrum

Or..... What is a parent to do regarding the most popular Christmas lie?       Being school teachers and nerds in general, my husband and I put a high priority on knowledge. If my husband discovers that he does not know much about something he will dedicate countless hours to ____________(insert blank with any … Continue reading The Santa Conundrum

Careless Words = Converstational FAIL

Perhaps I am a ..... word I am trying not to type. My more liberal friends, please forgive me. I am trying to cut back on four-letter (in this case 5) words in both my conversation and my writing. Perhaps I am hormonal..... Perhaps I am stressed.... fatigued.....overworked... and running on empty..... OR Perhaps I … Continue reading Careless Words = Converstational FAIL