Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
The other day my oldest asked me to remind him what his first word was. This comes up from time to time because both boys have kind of fun and unusual versions of this milestone. Wait - a story about the boys when they were babies that I haven't told here yet? Oh, let's fix... Continue Reading →
Some time ago as joke I created a Facebook location for our house and called it Casa Crazy. I did it because I'd had dinner with some friends who had all commented on how LAME Facebook check ins are, especially when people are checking in from home and calling their home some cutesy name. So,... Continue Reading →
You Might Live With A Teenager If.... The doors in your house no longer just close - they SLAM Your sanity and memory are questioned a dozen times a day... ...by the same person who cannot remember to put on shoes before getting in the car to go to school. You... Continue Reading →
I left for work yesterday morning pondering the internet situation in our house which had completely died on Wednesday night. Ok, not completely - the wireless network crapped out - one computer could still direct connect to the modem. I figured I would call Time Warner, upgrade to their wireless networking system because I am... Continue Reading →
It was good - but I don't think I would pass up on my Deep Fried Oreos for them. Those are just...well...still as awesome as I expected. Thankfully the boys were at the fair with me so we could order up a batch of both and each get a taste without totally stuffing ourselves (though... Continue Reading →
As was pointed out on Facebook - ironic how guys (and gals with their legs) look so forward to that first shave - and then hate that grooming chore for the rest of their lives! Another Facebook comment was that I was lucky to get pics. Yes, I know, but as you see, I waited... Continue Reading →
I tend to look for things that go against the grain - those exceptions that break the rule. Those interest & amuse me much more than anything smelling of "normal". However, this weekend a stereotype was reinforced (again) and I got a huge laugh out of it (again). I've written about this before. The rule... Continue Reading →
The boyfriend brought his new high quality camera for the day, not only ensuring better photos, but also that he would not be in any 🙂 After lunch there was a rousing round of Payday played between my mom, SportsBoy and I. No film evidence though since our intrepid photographer had slipped upstairs for a... Continue Reading →
Conversation with the 25 year old over the phone: Him: "Mom, what do you call someone who uses a fake name? You know, someone who writes a book, not anonymously but under a pen name or something that's not really their own name. Is that a pseudonym?" Me: "Yes, exactly...." (thinking to myself, hmmm, wonder... Continue Reading →
While all three concerts I saw this week were fabulous, there was something very special about the San Diego show last night. True, Costa Mesa brought 2 sold out shows in an 8500 seat outdoor amphitheater with well laid out seating and sound. Yes, I *did* end up just three rows behind the folks in... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 