Enough About Dirt
ne of my friends grew quite weary of my constant refrain on Wednesday that I was as old as dirt. From him I received the following:
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I’ve got good friends, don’t I?
There was one last funny exchange on Wednesday night with my stepfather, though.
Joe: Happy birthday!
Me: Ah, it’s not happy. I’m [...]
Does This Number Make Me Look Old?
appy birthday to me
Happy birthday to me
I’m as old as dirt
Happy birthday to me!
Geez Louise. There is something about turning 45 that just screams, “It’s over for you.” Not that life is over. Goodness, no. But that the young half of your life is now gone. See that thing running quickly away from you? That [...]
Pretty in Pink
I have to thank my dear blogger friend Deathstar for awarding me a Pink Rose Award. I am thrilled and honored that she sees my no nonsense take on life after adoption and on life in general as giving her hope. I have to tell you that with 5 days until my 45th birthday, [...]
The Next Generation of Books
ow that I’m on yet another business trip, I’m rethinking something that I swore that I wouldn’t do: give up packing books and move to an e-book reader.
My goal during the past couple of years of being a frequent flyer is to be a streamlined, lean, flying machine. Small rollerboard suitcase? Check. Good computer bag? [...]
Wishes for Today
oday was my second Mother’s Day as a mother. Last year at this time, everything was so new. New baby, new routine, new schedules, new phase of my life. But today, today I got to reflect at how much my life has changed now that I’ve got the added title of “mom” in my resume.
No [...]
I’m A Non-Mom Mom
ccording to Teleflora, I’m a non-mom mom.
I wasn’t aware of my non-mom mom status until one of the women on my adoption board passed on the information about the lovely Americas Favorite Mom contest being run by Teleflora, with sponsorship by NBC, Kraft, MySpace and Redbook.
The contest seems innocuous enough until you look at [...]
One
know. Way to leave people hanging, huh? Did I get out of the hospital or am I still in there languishing?
The good news…I got out on Friday, just in time to pick up Z at daycare after her cupcake party and get in some toddler loving before she went to bed.
All I can [...]
I Don’t Like Being A Patient
esterday I got admitted to the little hospital near me. This admission comes after two ambulance rides in the past week. All I can say is uncontrolled vomiting and pooping blood are both very, very bad things.
I’ve got to get out of here soon. Zara’s birthday is tomorrow!