Well, you got me there.

C and J were arguing about who got which color cup.
“C” I said. “I think you’re just trying to start a fight.”
C looked confused. “I’m not fighting. There are no swords or shields.”
“Yeah. Not fighting.” said J shaking his head.

Busted.

“Mom” S said in an accusing tone. “I see you not make dinner.”

It’s taboo.

Some of our dear old friends came to visit us this past weekend. As soon as the kids were in bed on Saturday night we started playing Taboo.
The following was used as an example of why the girls could no longer be on a team together against the guys:
Example #1:
J: This is an animal at [...]

The Clincher

One more reason why we will not be buying the boys a battery operated car.

France: What I miss about you!

All the beautiful, warm, delicious, crusty bread that sat waiting for me, mere steps away from our apartment.
Oh, and the flaky pastries too.
The view of the mountains from every window in the house.
Walking everywhere.
The simple life.
Hanging all our clothes up to dry. I enjoyed it, even if inconvenient, and it reminded me of my [...]

It’s just been a really gross day and it’s only 2 p.m.

An open letter to the original owners of this house:
Dear Original Owners,
Hi, we just bought your house. It’s really beautiful. We love the view. What a great idea.
So, you really like purple, huh? You know, the royal purple counter tops you put in, not only the laundry room, but also the master bath? Interesting choice. [...]

Trust your gut.

Sometimes I don’t know what to do.
And sometimes I don’t do the right thing.
But here’s what I learned today.
First: When your middle child says, “I feel sick.”
Believe him. Treat him like he is sick until otherwise informed.
However, when the same child says, “Mom, I feel good. I’m all better. I’m hungry.” immediately after dry-heaving into [...]

Moving is like childbirth.

As soon as it’s over you forget the pain.
1. Approaching moving day, there is dread but you try to rationalize it. You know it will be bad. It will be painful, you know this, but you think, Look at all the people who’ve survived moving so far. They moved and they’re still in one piece, [...]

Those mice.

I was buckling J into his car seat when I noticed the top of his ear was red, swollen, and warm to the touch.
“Oh, did those bugs bite you again?” I said.
“No,” he said, shaking his head. “It was a mouse. With black eyes!”
I paused a moment.
“A mouse bit you?”
“Yeah,” he said, sadly. “Mouse. Bite [...]

Forget Global Warming. I’ve figured it all out.

It’s us.
It’s October. It was 88 degrees yesterday. It’s hot.
Someone told Mr. F that it’s supposed to be a “mild winter” this year.
Oh, really?
Like the “mild winter” we had in France? Near the Alps! We ruined their ski season!
Oh, wait? Was that the same year they had ice storms in Texas! And a foot of [...]