Right when I planned to do a post about our 1922 house, I came home to find it stripped bare, as if termites had eaten the siding off of it. Even the beautiful climbing rose, over the doorway, was demolished. There was a "reasonable" explanation....wood rot. So, the house is going under intense "surgery" and in the meantime, there's nothing at the moment, I'd be brave enough to show. I've never been a Bonus Mom before. I really hate the word step-mother. It's not that I have this view that I'm "their" mom and need to show who's boss because they have a mom and I'm not it. But, I think the word "step" throws me off. It makes me think of either someone that is getting stepped on or someone who is doing the stepping. So, here I am....a happy Bonus Mom. Here's what I've learned being a Bonus Mom.... 1) Certain foods are only acceptable if they are brand acceptable. Power Puff Boo (the youngest of the bunch) is a br...

Dear Twin 2 aka Nay Nay, I'm actually dreading writing this blog post to you because already, I've cried three times today over missing you. A billion happy birthdays to you! If only wishes could come true, I would wish that we were celebrating our birthday together. I've never known anything else but to be a twin and have you as my twin and very best friend. So, thank you for sharing your life and toys and clothes and kids and cars and potato chips and candy with me all these years. I've often wondered what my life would be like if I didn't have you as my twin and friend but then, I already know the answer, my life would never be the same. Although we made some really great memories, the one that we have yet to experience is the Thelma and Louise road trip, minus driving over the cliff. Mark that on our twin bucket list.....that IS going to happen..even if we're in our 80's. This blog post wouldn't be memorable if I didn't at least take a walk down ...

Dear J, I really had a wonderful time. I love how patient you were with me as I oohed and ahhhed over pictures, flowers, squirrels and even half dying plants. As you can see, I'm a sucker for living things. I hope that being around me that long hasn't sent you wanting to run the other way. Promise me something.....that you will tell me what's on your mind. I will tell you what I was thinking.... I got in the car....drove off...got onto Kuebler and thought for a moment about turning around and going back for a kiss. I seriously did. Then, I thought that you would really think I had lost my mind and lock all the doors and windows! Nevertheless, I exhaust myself! :) Looking forward to seeing you again. Maybe tomorrow????? :) No seriously, whenever you are wanting to see me again...that is..if you want to see me again....let me know. By the way, we make a great team in the kitchen! Take care Simone Dear Simone, You beat me to it. I really enjoyed my time with you. I can t...

I always figured that my life wavered between a soap opera, a chick lit book and close to the National Enquirer so why am I not surprised that the first title that popped into my head was, "When Love Called". This will be a two parter since there's a few befores to explain and of course, the afters. The before begins like this.... The wedding was held on July 2nd and although it was planned and well thought out, it was nested between moving two houses and blending them into one and a new job and moving to a new city (for me). We had two days to make all of this happen and later, I realized, that I had experienced the top five stresses in one week's time. No wonder I felt like running naked through the streets of Salem and screaming, "I must be losing my mind!" (No, those are NOT my undies!!!!) Jarebear Boo (formally Single Boo) and Married Boo came over 15 minutes before the ceremony was to start. By then, I was in full panic. I couldn't find my shoes, m...