Nostalgia

The Sarcasm Gene

Dex is off school so we let him sleep in, but just went in and woke him up for the day.Me: Did you hear all that thunderstorming this morning???Him: No, I was ASLEEEEP.Me: Awwww, you got the sarcastic gene!!Him: I don't know WHOOO I would…

Eleven

I haven't written to you, or about you, very much lately. That's because you're growing up. I know you're only 11 today but it feels like you're an adult sometimes.And then it feels like you're not.You started middle school recently and it's already changed you.…

Summer Homework Assignment: Percy Jackson

Note: This post is not sponsored in any way.Declan had a teacher for second and third grade who just loves the Percy Jackson books. She kept trying to get him to read the series, but he just wasn't having it. I have no idea why…
Huge 80s Playlist - Spotify Playlist - Best 80s Music

Totally The Best 80’s Music Playlist Ever

I have been collecting 80s music on this Spotify playlist for a long time now and I have 880+ songs in there - mostly New Wave, which makes it even better. It's so big, I created a smaller "faves" playlist too. I also have great…

Goodbye, Judie

We were home in Maryland at the end of July and before the visit, my oldest friend Jen called with bad news. Her mom, Judie, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and it was bad. Things didn't look good. I have lost other people to…