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  • Mutual Respect

    by Mama Seahorse [Image Source]On Saturday, we participated in the neighborhood-wide garage sales and as we sat outside a baby butterfly landed on C's hand. He exclaimed and called me over to see, and at first I thought…

  • Superhero Robert

    by Mama SeahorseToday while walking out of the library with a couple of movies in hand, C and Ijp were chatting with each other about the cool new bookmarks they got from the librarian. C: Mine has superheroes on it. Ijp…

  • Talking to Pre-Tweens

    by Mama SeahorseThe other day, I picked up one of C's friends from school for a neighbor and when we all got in the car I asked, "So, guys, how was school today?"C turns to his friend and starts with this:Everyday when I…

  • A Star in the Making

    by Mama SeahorseSo I grabbed the mail Monday morning, admittedly it was Saturday's mail because I am very lackadaisical about getitng the mail. It's mostly bills. Why rush for that?Anyway, a small envelope stared at me…

  • Father's Day

    by Mama Seahorse It's Father's Day. I find that remembering to send my Dad a card is sometimes the afterthought... I know how horrible that sounds, but considering I didn't grow up with him in my life, I don't think its…

  • Have the Kids Do It?

    by Mama Seahorse I talked to the neighbor recenty when we were walking to pick up the kids from school... she said I look so calm, and how do I do it. I don't, I told her. Why do people think there's some secret? The…

  • A Journal Journey

    by Mama SeahorseI discovered this journal entry from my *real* journal (sorry, but i'll always have pen & paper as my first love):October 27, 2007 A forced smileA fallen tearA rift in oneLaughterAnd sadnessReconcilin…

  • The Next Birth

    by Mama SeahorseSome of you may have read (and responded to) the account of my first experience with the birth process. I want to be clear and say that I fully realize that my experience was not most people's experience…

  • Last Day of School

    by Mama SeahorseYesterday was C's last day of school... thank GOD.This year has been only a hair on this side of hell. Poor kid. His teacher is apparently not liked by anyone, and it isn't about someone who just rubs p…

  • Aunt Flo

    by Mama SeahorseAunt Flo was late this month. And I can be honest now... I was freaking out. FReaking out.I mean, J had surgery in March of 2006, but I have heard of people's bodies not taking to the procedure. And as mu…