Monthly Archives: September 2009

Back to Regular Life

Posted on September 28, 2009 by halalamama

I’ve often heard that men get married “when they are ready,” and not a moment before, no matter how right the girl is. More than a decade ago, I stood in Tommy’s kitchen and said, “Wow.  These [1970s green stoneware] … Continue reading →

Posted in Me. | 2 Comments

Look Away, GQ, Look Away

Posted on September 23, 2009 by halalamama

This sometimes happens when Daddy gets baby ready in the morning: While this isn’t as good as the time I found him at the sitters in pink pajamas OR the time I unzipped his reindeer snow suit to find him … Continue reading →

Posted in Boo Boo Mister, The Little Urchin | 5 Comments

Parenting Rules

Posted on September 23, 2009 by halalamama

If I wrote a book of parenting rules, I would include these two chapters. 1.  Your kids do not care if you are sick. That’s right.  Have a headache?  A sore throat?  Do NOT look to your 11 month old … Continue reading →

Posted in graces, The Little Urchin | 1 Comment