Month: August 2011

Ricky started second grade last week. Everything about it has been so much easier than last year.  He’s liking his teacher and he has friends in his class and not once has he announced it is already the last day of second grade. Whew.  I like it so much better when he likes school! First […]

… as Kevin came walking down the driveway wearing a ball cap, “Momma!  Who is that man?!” … when Ricky chastised Billy for playing with his toy, “Ricky!  I was just guarding it for you!” … after I put some hot pizza on his plate, “Momma, can you turn the oven on and put my […]

One day last week, I was in our front room doing something terribly important on the computer (I’m sure) while the boys played nicely in various parts of the house. I appreciate their ability to play on their own, however, I do keep a close ear on where they are and what they might be […]

My mom did some redecorating of her home this summer.  Or at least she started it.  The couches she originally picked out ended up not working well in the space. Ricky got to see the couches before the furniture guys came and took them back.  He looked at them carefully and then said to Grandmama, […]

While Kevin and I were away on our anniversary trip, my mom’s brother came for a quick visit.  We don’t see Uncle Harold very often. From what I was told, Tommy was not impressed.  My uncle is not a small man – I believe he is 6 foot 7 or so – and Tommy was […]