pytallman

I MISS DADDY!

We have an adjustment problem in our house. My husband does not travel often, but from time to time he does need to be away for business. In fact, we just got done with a week without Daddy and my kids were still reeling when he told them he had another trip early this week.Continue reading “I MISS DADDY!”

Momgarry Mom Ross

“Put that coffee down. Coffee is for closers only.” Not in my house. Coffee is for whoever needs it. Except the children. Coffee is not for the children. My husband and I have this running joke about the movie Glengarry Glen Ross. First of all, he has actually seen it. I could barely stay focused watchingContinue reading “Momgarry Mom Ross”

Dream a Little Dream

Every now and again, I have these dreams that wake me in frustration. I hate to bore you, but the set up is this. I played competitive volleyball for a long time. I started playing when I was nine years old and “retired” when I was rickety and old at the ripe old age ofContinue reading “Dream a Little Dream”

I Don’t Want To Lose

I don’t always grieve, but when I do I am more sarcastic than usual. This week, seemed to be a week that many people I know lost someone close to them or have been grieving something or someone. I have been following posts and status updates about treatments and symptoms and courses of treatment and whatnotContinue reading “I Don’t Want To Lose”

Sometimes It’s So Hard To Be…

My son and I have this saying “Sometimes it’s so fun to be…” and then I wait for him to answer with his age. So, if we are having a super great day at the kids museum and then eating our lunch on the steps while trying not to let the pigeons eat our foodContinue reading “Sometimes It’s So Hard To Be…”

Get That Cake Outta My Face!

Look people, I am not really going to slap anyone’s birthday cake out of their hands… But if I did, I would probably be good at it. No, like really good at it. I’m serious. Okay, I might actually try it. But seriously ever since my daughter had her first reaction to a peanut butterContinue reading “Get That Cake Outta My Face!”

Here Comes Santa Claus

I have been reading a lot of posts about the commercialization of Christmas and dialing it back to what Christmas day is really all about. I read a very powerful blog post about the magic of Christmas as well as an awesome Facebook post from Pastor Greg Laurie who said that this day wasn’t justContinue reading “Here Comes Santa Claus”

The Rainbow Connection

I guess if there is anything I have learned day after day and week after week is that there needs to be a greater surrender to the family as a unit and specifically my children if this whole thing is going to work over the years. That is not to say that I don’t takeContinue reading “The Rainbow Connection”

Apples Don’t Fall Far

My Dad writes too. Guest blog post from my old man (isn’t that what they would have said in the 50’s?): “I came across this high school graduation picture of me. All the seniors had to sit for the formal pic and wear a coat and tie. Of course, there were the rebels who wouldContinue reading “Apples Don’t Fall Far”

The One vs. The 99

It’s not a secret. I like CrossFit. A lot. There are the obvious reasons, like, I enjoy being fit and active. I also like the mental aspect and the variety of the workouts just as much as I love the community and the culture of CrossFit. It fits me well. But last night after returning home fromContinue reading “The One vs. The 99”