Dec 10 2013

The Problem of Play

By |2013-12-10T16:31:47+00:00December 10th, 2013|Uncategorized|8 Comments

I have recently developed a theory about marriage, and it goes something like this: People who like to play games tend to marry people who do not like to play games.  Gamers marry non-gamers. Simple, right? However, if you are at this moment nodding your head in agreement, then you know, as I do, and have experienced, as I have, the many, many difficulties that this little theory means for [...]

Dec 3 2013

Paper Chains and Perfection

By |2013-12-03T20:08:15+00:00December 3rd, 2013|Uncategorized|4 Comments

My kitchen resembles the inside of an obnoxious Mexican restaurant.  Josh had to work a few nights ago, so I suggested we girls do some kind of Christmas craft to pass the time. As always, any mention of crafting was met with exuberant excitement and sheer joy.  All this for chains made out of construction paper.  I had imagined quaint and homey Little House on the Prairie-like red and green [...]

Nov 26 2013

Tuna and Plungers: My Life as a Mom

By |2013-11-26T20:56:35+00:00November 26th, 2013|Uncategorized|2 Comments

I had one of those days yesterday. The kind of day when my sweet friend sends me a text (you know who you are!) reminding me that mothering is both the hardest and most rewarding job ever, and I didn’t know what to say back. I didn’t respond because, honestly, I wasn’t seeing much of the reward. It went something like this: While I was making lunch I found my [...]

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