Haiku Friday: Weed or Flower?

My backyard is asea of yellow - beautifulyet unwanted budsWho decided thatdandelions are nothingmore than evil weeds? If it wasn't for the fact that my entire neighborhood believes that dandelions … [Continue reading...]



Not Quite Ready For Primetime

I've spent the past two days working 12 hour shifts at the hospital for my last quarter of nursing school, and in that time I've been reminded that my interests aren't exactly the same as the average … [Continue reading...]



Devilishly Good Deviled Eggs

Now that Easter and Passover are finished, I've still got a dozen eggs sitting in my fridge waiting for some use. If you saw the dinner I attempted to cook tonight, you'd know that I'm a failure when … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: Garlic Quandary

Now that I'm cuttingback on sugar and fat, Ineed food with flavorMy flavor of choiceis garlic - stinky, of course,but oh so yummy!In a moment ofdelirium, I bought garlicbulbs at the groceryI can't … [Continue reading...]



Is It Monday Yet?

It's Cordy's spring break this week. And I'm amazed we've all survived this long.I never thought I'd look forward to a Monday as much as I do right now.Thank goodness the sun is shining today. After … [Continue reading...]



She Doesn’t Seem Like She Has Autism

While some may see Cordy at her worst - in a full-out, thrashing, crying meltdown - most now see her in her friendly, happy state: a hyper, smiling four year old, bounding around as if the world was … [Continue reading...]



Haiku Friday: Springtime Makeover

Spring is here! And withit a new, fresh look here atA Mommy StoryThe background is inpurple in memory andhonor of MaddieThe header is fromthe tree in my front yard - theblossoms are lovely. Walking … [Continue reading...]