Excuse my children, please - yes, they LIVE in a barn - but, it's been a whirlwind of celebrations, here at This Full House of horribly wrapped gifts and mis-matched socks, and they've been singing that stupid song for...um...how many days HAVE they been home, now? Doesn't matter. All I know is, it's like summer vacation...all over again...except, only a bit colder...not to mention, way wetter. Oh, and DAYUM. What's up with all the cruddy weather? We DO live in Jersey, you know? Where's all the flipping snow? "CRAP!" My husband, Garth (not his real name) was off from work... Read more →

The old man and the tree. [Did you enjoy this post? Why not subscribe to email updates or the RSS feed.] Read more →

I've been thinking, lately - a dangerous habit, I know - about how my husband Garth (not his real name) and I have started to downsize our family celebrations. Not that they were HUGE, to begin with - if you have kids, then you know - but, our children enjoy spending time with both sets of their grandparents and have looked forward to their birthday dinners out, wherever they choose. Christmastime, however, is a bear. Besides the typical preparations that go along with celebrating a holiday supposedly meant as a time for family and friends - after finding out who... Read more →

I am NOT a morning person and my husband is...well, let me just tell you...he's like a fluffy little bird happily twittering about in the early morning sunshine - scary, I know - needless to say, we go to great lengths to stay out of each other's way and try not to, you know, talk...too much. "Coffee?" He hands me a hot steaming mug filled with the sweet elixir of life, as I stumble off to the shower. "Herumpfuh." Then, feeds the animals. I mean, the pets. The kids are old enough to fend for themselves, thank you. "Turkey, roast... Read more →

To: Garth (not his real name) From: F.B. (wouldn't you like to know) I love you, BUT, dang there's STILL sooooooo much to do and would you even want me this way - see above - HAH, who am I kidding? Okay, BUT, if you'd only just wait - only 6 more sleeps until Christmas - there would be more time and I promise to fit you in! [snicker] Perhaps even twice (no pun intended, MUCH) when ALL the children are off in college, of course. Happy Hump Day, just the same! [Blogtip to: 5 Minutes for Mom and the... Read more →

Bloggers from around the world are performing acts of kindness and today, December 17th - with only 8 more sleeps until Christmas - I am honored to dedicate today's blog post to telling you about Carol for A Cause and, hopefully, share a little of the spirit of giving, with you. Yes, even YOU - yep, CAN so see you - way in the back, looking all shopped out and blogging in your pajamas! This is the 3rd year that Marie from Mommy Community is hosting the fundraiser - it started on December 13th and ends on Christmas Day -... Read more →

My children are in love with my SIL - you know, the one who DARED Garth (not his real name) to ask me out on a date - and I can't say as I blame them. Wayne (not her real name, either) is a fun-loving and engaging adult that kids can totally relate to and...well...all the things I used to be, before children. Seriously, I've got pictures to prove it - all decked out in gold lame, wickedly high hair and shoulder pads that would make even a line backer look, you know, pretty - and my 23-year-old niece (Wayne's... Read more →