Author Archives: Michelle O'Neil

He scowls at me and then rolls his eyes. I’ve interrupted his Lego building.  He opens his mouth and I begin jamming the flosser between his teeth. “You know Seth, some parents don’t give a darn about their kids’ teeth. They’d just … Continue reading →

Icicles, schmycicles. We spent our afternoon in the rain forest. Riley got to do something she’s always dreamed of…   She also acquired a new nickname. Ladies and gentle(M), I give you…Mimosa. A sensitive name for a sensitive girl. She’s … Continue reading →

These icicles are currently hanging off the roof of our second story back porch. Today I chipped ice off my windshield, inch by inch, in order to take the kids to dance class. That’s right. Rain, snow or ice, on Wednesdays, … Continue reading →

He wakes up this happy and stays happy all day. I’d tell you how much I love this boy, but I don’t see how you could fathom it. He wouldn’t throw this at his mom. I’m not kidding. He really wouldn’t. … Continue reading →

Jingle jingled. Seth sneezed. Todd snored. Riley tooted. Twice. Gave up. Laughed. Om.

Looking for a place to celebrate your child’s accomplishments with people who get it? Looking for a lift on one of those difficult days? Come see The Community Brag Page Jess Wilson has set up. Tell us what is great about your … Continue reading →

So off we go into a new year. It feels like a big one. HT is changing. He’s kind of stepping into himself. Figuring some things out. I won’t go into detail, because it is his stuff, but it’s good. A little … Continue reading →

HT and I have this thing we do with the kids. It’s a bit of a kissing match. We each take one side of a kid’s head, plant one on them, and then see who can kiss them the longest. It … Continue reading →

Jingle and I have some good walks together. These pics are from last week in upstate NY.  This is the Struble Dam. No matter the season it is beautiful up there.  Beyond this snow covered soccer field there is water.   This is … Continue reading →

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We don’t drink soda. There, I said it. HT used to drink it like water, but several years ago he heard something about if you just give up soft drink, if you do that one thing, you will be taking a … Continue reading →

About 13-14 years ago I was a hospital pharmacy technician, putting myself through school, getting a second bachelor’s degree, this time in nursing. I got sick of taking orders from Todd, so I turned the tables and married him.  When we got engaged, … Continue reading →

We are back from upstate NY, (not the city), and it is good to be home. The house isn’t as messy as I envisioned. I mean, it isn’t in dying order, but it isn’t horrible. We stayed with Todd’s parents, who … Continue reading →

The kids are having a ball on the way to Grammy and Grampy’s. They are watching Woody Woodpecker, a DVD from the library. They’ve never seen Mr. Woodpecker, and Seth, for one, thinks he’s hysterical.  Uh-oh. I’ve been spotted. Fine. I’ll take … Continue reading →

In the rush of preparing to leave for a few days, to visit family for the holidays, I look around. The house is a mess. I hate leaving it like this. I hate, hate, hate it. I’m not the world’s … Continue reading →

We baked yesterday. I’d offer you some cookies, but you’d have to sign a disclaimer first. You’d have to not mind how the knife used for frosting was licked in between each cookie. You’d have to be cool that someone who … Continue reading →