For the past week or so, Newt's been acting, how should I put this. . . like an asshole. He blows up for no apparent reason, has lousy manners, and talks to me in "teenager" tone. But here's the rub -- when I call him on his behavior (which I almost always do without fail), [...]
Resting in Pieces
January 24, 2010 – Posted in: Cancer Sucks, Elfie, Getting Older, Grief, Growing Up, Mom dying, Momless, Newt, Parenting, Personal InsanityDear Mom,I had a dream this morning that I was talking to you on the phone. Not about anything important. I think we were discussing something you'd seen at Costco. It's only the second time I've dreamed about you since you died, so we're not talking mass visitation here. I've always told the kids that [...]
Stain Treated
December 23, 2009 – Posted in: Grief, Grown-up Friends, Holidays, Momless, Parenting, Personal Insanity, Shopping HellI miss my mom.It's three days before Christmas, and I miss my mom. Up until this point, I've been holding things together pretty well. Especially considering it's been a crazy time for everyone, what with only three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've stayed on top of the gift-buying and the card-printing and the party-going [...]
Fall Cleaning
November 2, 2009 – Posted in: Cancer Sucks, Cleaning, Growing Up, Mom dying, Momless, Parenting, Personal Insanity, Sappy TammyI have the equivalent of Toy Purgatory in my laundry room. It's where I stash stuff that I want to get rid of and am pretty sure the kids won't miss but am too afraid to actually toss or give away for fear of having one of them ask for it one day. This may [...]
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