Closure
Some would say I’m a glutton for punishment. Some would say I’m living in a fantasy world of my own design. Some will just call me crazy. But I needed closure. We’d been back and forth so many times; he’d promised to change and I’d agreed then disagreed then agreed again. I knew he said [...]
What We Deserve
My husband has found a new place to live. He told me yesterday, calling to tell me about the lovely windows and the fantastic location. “I’ll be by on Saturday to pick up the bedroom suit and the rest of my things,” he told me excitedly. I calmly reminded him that Saturday was his brother’s [...]
We arrived… and may never leave
So…. Hi! Welcome to North Carolina, folks. And what a trip it’s been. Dear God, the drive. Just remembering the drive makes me want to break out in hives… especially since I have to do the whole thing again in just a few days. (Eliza, I saw that you’re traveling this weekend… I’m sending lots [...]
Road Trip Day One
So I lied. I have a little time this morning before we head out… again… and thought I’d check in. My mother made the brilliant suggestion that I leave last night and drive up to my in-laws house. GENIUS! It shaves 2 hours off the trip today. I’ll tell you what wasn’t genius… driving two [...]
Pity Party of one, your table is now available…
I can’t believe that J has *another* ear infection. What is this madness? This is his third (well, fourth, if you count the double one as two separate) ear infection in three weeks. No wonder the poor child isn’t sleeping! Yesterday afternoon I was too scared to even take his temperature because he was so [...]


