Hangin' In There

Even though our city of Antioch, California is quickly losing it's small town charm, lately I have been reminded that we are still out in the boondocks. The other evening my husband was in the backyard getting ready to play a little baseball with our kids. He casually asked me where I bought the... Sign in to see full entry.

The seven most dreaded words that strike fear in the hearts of all parents are, "can I get my driver’s permit now?" Typically your fifteen and a half year old will approach you at the exact minute she actually turns fifteen and a half. Little do you know she has been counting down the days until... Sign in to see full entry.

Is it just me or is it "Picture Day" every couple of months? I remember when I was a kid, it was a big deal. You knew it was coming because there were posters plastered all along the school hallways encouraging us to "Look Your Best for Picture Day". Mothers would plan ahead and schedule haircuts,... Sign in to see full entry.

If I could have just one wish, it would be that my husband wake up as me for one day. It would have to be a school day of course, so that his first waking thought would be, "OK, what day is it? Is it early release day today? That first thought would be interrupted by a loud 11 year-old complaining... Sign in to see full entry.

What is the draw about pets anyway? Thinking back on all my pet memories, it seems that the scenario is always the same. A casual visit to the local pet store prompts a sudden urge to own, let's say, a couple of fire belly toads. They appeal to your kid who oohs and ahhs and wrinkles up her nose as... Sign in to see full entry.