DeeDee

August 15, 2010

  • One Way to Skin a Snake

    by DeeDee

    My husband took the kids away last Sunday so that I could tackle the garage.  A daunting task, to be sure.  But  the thought of having the place to myself so that I could sort, organize, toss, and generally FILE ALL MY JUNK filled me with a little giddiness. (…)

July 18, 2010

  • The Bully

    By DeeDee

    I have the honor of acting as monitor on a parenting message board.  One discussion that comes up more frequently than any other, is the subject of bullying.  Most of the time, parents are concerned with a situation their child is experiencing in a school setting.  And more often than not, it is when the child has moved to a new school. (…)

February 28, 2010

  • The Plumber's Crack

    By Dee Dee

    My morning began as I stood bunion deep in overflowing toilet water.  Flannel pajama clad, plunger in hand, I watched as the water kept rising, then crested, and finally came cascading over the rim onto the cheap linoleum.I had two choices to make in a hurry.  (Well, three if you count crying like a little girl.)  Turn the water off at the valve, or go run for beach towels in the next room. (…)

December 24, 2009

  • The Night Before Christmas

    By DeeDee
    Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, the Rum Balls were made, the mommy was soused. (…)

November 22, 2009

  • The Eyes Have It

    By DeeDee
    Our week was fraught with various dental and eye appointments. I began the week with the dreaded "deep cleaning" of the teeth and gums, because I have been remiss with my flossing. (…)

September 27, 2009

  • My Son, the Car Thief

    By DeeDee

    A few weeks ago I dropped Jensen off in the children’s Sunday School at our church. The prospect of doughnuts gets ordinary folks through the steeple doors, but not my son. (…)

August 16, 2009

July 5, 2009

  • Twice Upon A Potty

    By DeeDee
    It is finished. The potty training, that is. I know, last week I said that I was giving up. Throwing in the toilet paper. Tossing out the baby with the bowl.
    And it felt good. The giving up. (…)

June 7, 2009

  • Clues

    By DeeDee
    “BE QUIET, THE BABY IS SLEEPING!”
    My girls stop their game of tug-o-war over a Barbie accessory and stare at me blankly.
    They’re right. There is no baby in the house. (…)

April 5, 2009

  • Tightening Your Belt

    By DeeDee

    When I was in my early 20’s, I was involved in a head-on car collision.  And because I was young and made not-so-wise decisions nearly daily, I wasn’t wearing my seat belt. (…)

March 8, 2009

  • Getting the Point

    By DeeDee
    It isn’t difficult for me to stay apprised of all the goings on around here. (…)

December 28, 2008

  • On Fire For The Baby Jesus

    By DeeDee
    This year we had a choice of services to attend for Christmas Eve. There was a 4, 5:30, and 7:00 service. I jumped at the 4:00 service. (…)

November 23, 2008

  • Clear the Pool

    By DeeDee
    Warning: If you’re even a little bit squeamish, don’t read this post. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD, move on. Save yourself! And your sensibilities.
    I debated retelling this story. (…)

October 19, 2008

  • Parenting 101

    By DeeDee
    My husband and I read all sorts of parenting books before our first daughter, Emme, was born. (…)

September 14, 2008

  • The Glue That Binds

    By DeeDee
    I put on my reading glasses to see the tear in the tiny Polly Pocket dress that my daughter just brought me to repair. (…)

August 10, 2008