Being a stay-at-home mom is the most rewarding responsibility I’ve ever had. But sometimes it’s also the loneliest. My imaginary friendship with Ellen makes it less isolating. It also has my friends and family questioning my sanity at times. I’m okay with that.
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Sometimes I write letters to Ellen DeGeneres. No particular reason. Just because I can. Dear Ellen, Sometimes my three-year-old acts like I’m trying to kill him, when all I’m really trying to do is get him to sit on the potty. I don’t know what he has to complain about. The kid sits on a cushioned potty-seat insert. When I […]
It turns out, there’s plenty of inspiration in my living room.
Behold! The power of the dark side!
Sometimes I write letters to Ellen DeGeneres. No particular reason. Just because I can. Dear Ellen, On Sunday morning, my husband and I took the kids to church. I had the three-year-old with me. It was my husband’s turn to watch over the two-year-old A.K.A. Cujo. As I approached the entrance to the church, my son started freaking out. “No! […]
I write letters to Ellen DeGeneres. No particular reason. Just because I can. Dear Ellen, A couple of weeks ago, I started saying bedtime prayers to my toddlers. After the prayer is over, I say, “Amen,” because, well….that’s what you’re supposed to do at the conclusion of a prayer…I think. I’m actually not sure, I’m just repeating what the pastor […]
The kids were growling, the cat was body slammed and I burned my hand.
Eventually, my hearing will return. I hope.
It’s never a straight line. At least, not when I’m driving.
Sometimes I write letters to Ellen DeGeneres. No particular reason. Just because I can. Dear Ellen, I have the most exciting news ever! I’ve been nominated for a Sunshine Blogger Award by my fellow blogger friend, Spouting Stuff! I found out when I was reading this blog post. As honored as I am to be nominated for this award, I […]
I finally did it! I wrote to Ellen!