I live in a male-dominated house, so a few things are all but guaranteed: In at least one bathroom, the toilet seat is up and there is still pee in the bowl (Yes, I know this is gross. Despite having taught the boys during potty training to put the seat…
Category: Mothering
I Survived Spring Break, Part IV: The Long Road Trip Home
The road trip home after a week of complete family togetherness was, in a word, trying. Maybe it was the weather (rainy). Maybe it was the traffic (heavy). Maybe it was the holiday (Easter weekend). Maybe it was just that we were sick of being with each other and everyone was tired, grouchy and short-tempered. Or maybe it…