Like most parents, I think my kids are pretty much the most awesome people in the world. My husband is cool too, although it's less cute when he babbles, drools or gets food all over himself. Anyway, I'm truly thankful for my family, home, job, … Continue reading 7 Embarrassing Accomplishments of an Overwhelmed Parent

When Did Pro-Life Become Anti-Immigrant?
Midterm elections are swiftly approaching, and as usual, I am pretty clueless… in general, yes, but I meant about who should get my vote. Here’s why: In scrolling through my Facebook feed I came across an image of a fetus placed next to an image … Continue reading When Did Pro-Life Become Anti-Immigrant?
I Married an Undocumented Immigrant – Update
Many of you read my story on CNN iReport about how I Married an Undocumented Immigrant, and have expressed a lot of support and concern. So I wanted to update you… At the end of August our lawyer contacted us saying that a limited number of … Continue reading I Married an Undocumented Immigrant – Update
On Marriage, Mexicans, and Misunderstandings: I’m not a freaking bird
First, let me state for the record that I love my husband and have never regretted our marriage, although it’s been a rough road at times. He is compassionate, sweet, intuitive, a great dad, brave, and smart in all the ways that I am not … Continue reading On Marriage, Mexicans, and Misunderstandings: I’m not a freaking bird
For Those Left Behind
Last week I watched some of the Simpsons Marathon (that’s right, they aired every episode EVER on Fxx) in memory of my brother, Jesse, who died a few years ago. Yes, I have to close my eyes when the Itchy and Scratchy Show comes on, … Continue reading For Those Left Behind
The Pope and I
The Pope was interviewed about a month ago, and gave a list of Ten Keys to Happiness. I liked the list overall. Take the Sabbath off? Much needed and very Biblical! Stop harming the environment? We should be better stewards, indeed! A healthy sense of … Continue reading The Pope and I