Despite all evidence to the contrary, I don't like rushing around like a crazy person. I like being prepared the night before, having enough time to get ready, and then walking out the door in a controlled, leisurely fashion. And even though I try so very hard to do this every single day, it practically [...]

It's been a hectic week. "First world problems" hectic week, but still. A hectic week. Due to my lack of trust in the human race, I didn't make it public that we went out of town. That always seems like something that'll end up on www.RobMyHouse.com. It was bad enough that there were a bunch [...]

There's some sort of music coming out of my son constantly. Con-stant-ly. He's like a human jukebox. He sings Lady Gaga while he's building Legos. He makes up musical scores as background while he's playing with super heroes. He croons while he's showering. He hums while he's eating. He whistles while he's drawing. If he [...]

So for the past two days, you could say I've been a bit weepy.Okay, that's actually not even close to accurate. "Weepy" implies some moments of tearing up. Maybe there's a tissue involved, but usually you can get away with a finger wipe. What I'm experiencing is more. . . sobbing. Yes, hysterical sobbing. That's [...]

Okay, I'm just gonna come out and say it. . .I'm totally pissed off that I didn't go to BlogHer '11.To be fair, the reason I did not go to BlogHer '11 was because a bunch of my extended family members were here from all over the country. And I love my family. I wouldn't [...]

I am not a dumpster diver. Not one of those people who goes around sorting through trash to find useable items -- food or otherwise -- based on their desire to be frugal and/or environmentally friendly. The fact that I have to clarify this little piece of information will be come clearer in a moment.My [...]

Okay, confession time. And this is kind of a weird one, so if you're one of my guy friends in particular, you may just want to stop reading here.Seriously.So Elfie, my 6-year-old daughter, started camp this week, and she's kind of freaking out. The place has one bathroom where all the girls change clothes and [...]

So here's where I am right now. . .• We just got home from an eight-day, second annual Nevada road trip (this time to Vegas), and my house looks as though mythical creatures who secretly live underneath my carpet have finally shown themselves and puked up the following: dirty laundry that smells like casino smoke [...]

If you watch The Amazing Race, you're quite familiar with "Roadblocks." Quick explanation: teams of two people get clues at various points around the world and try to make it to designated finish lines. Usually the last team to the "pit stop" is eliminated. This goes on until the last episode when the final three [...]