Getting Older

I have no problem with my age, or a fear of getting older. I’m thirty seven.  Forty does not scare me.  Fifty doesn’t either. However, there is something that I am not enjoying about the aging process, and that is the fact that my body is definitely not a spry as it once was.  I … Continue reading →

Thoughts on Halloween

1.  Why is it that the boys wanted the stupid Dum Dum lollipops and could have cared less about the GOOD candy? 2.  I put some makeup on Bear to complete the “Princess Jasmine” ensemble….and promptly decided that she looked a little too much like “Toddlers and Tiaras”. 3.  Does no one give out Mounds … Continue reading →

Dexter Dog

Yesterday, I had to do something I’ve never done before.  I had to say goodbye to our dog, Dexter, and D Paul and I had to make the heartbreaking decision to put him down. Dexter was my first “baby”.  We got him as a 12 week old puppy soon after our second wedding anniversary.  He … Continue reading →

The Cleaning Lady Phenomenon

My husband thinks I am very, very funny.  The night before the cleaning lady comes, I spend 2 hours picking up the house. (He helps.) In his mind, the cleaning lady is there to clean, which clearly means that she is also going to pick up all of our junk.  I, on the other hand, believe … Continue reading →

The Day Job

I am often asked what it is that I do at “the day job”. Well, my “official” title is Dean of Students.  I work at two different elementary schools, one two days a week, the other for three days per week. The short answer that I give when people ask what I do is “Whatever … Continue reading →

Missoni, meet Lillioni

If you pay any attention at all to anything in the world of popular culture, you probably heard that Missoni had a line of clothing and housewares at Target.  For those that are saying “uh, what’s Missoni?’, they are known for knitwear with chevron patterns.  I find their stuff to look very 70’s retro.  The … Continue reading →

Meet the Cast, Part V

I suppose at this point since I’ve revealed the deepest and darkest secrets of my immediate family members, it is only fair that I introduce myself. Hi, I’m Jessica.   I’m a 37 year old married mother of three, living in a farther out suburb of Washington, D.C. I’ve got a pretty cool job as … Continue reading →

Shopping Therapy

Today was a day off of work for me, as students and teachers were off to allow teachers to attend the state conference if they so choose. I chose to do my professional development with the learning specialist at one of my schools.  At an outlet mall.  Our sessions were titled things like “Ann Taylor … Continue reading →