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Rhetorical questions? (vol. 4)

Posted on April 12, 2011 by ewm | 3 Comments

Wait, don’t answer that! Who knew that irony could clock 65mph? * Should I be worried or relieved that someone put the helmet on Smiley? * I was only gone an hour…How could you miss me that much? * Now where did I put my red hat? * Would it kill you to let him win for once? * Woohoo!…

Listen up

Posted on March 18, 2011 by ewm | 3 Comments

Have you heard about the Listen to Your Mother show? I’m so stinking excited and honored to be a part of this year’s Austin cast along with some very talented women. Please mark your calendars if you will be anywhere near Austin on April 30th. If you can’t make it (bummer for you) look for the show in one of…

Be still my child

Posted on March 10, 2011 by ewm | 2 Comments

Be still my heart.

Monday Morning Mom Mantra

Posted on February 28, 2011 by ewm | 5 Comments

Keep your eye on the prize.

Rhetorical questions? (vol. 3)

Posted on February 22, 2011 by ewm | 3 Comments

Wait, don’t answer that! Should I be grateful that the hand is signing love and not flipping me off? * My neighbor found this passed over the fence. What’s Rascal up to this time? * How could I resist this face? * Why would anyone take 137 identical photos of our living room rug? * Short sleeves and bubbles in…

There are so many things…

Posted on January 30, 2011 by ewm | 27 Comments

I feel like I’ve lived a thousand years in the past week. In the early hours of Wednesday, January 26th, my beautiful mother passed away, surrounded by family. We have spent the last several days crying, hugging, laughing and honoring the amazing woman she was. Somehow in the midst of this, I wrote something for her, and on Saturday stood…

Rhetorical questions? (vol. 2)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by ewm | 2 Comments

Wait, don’t answer that. Whose crazy idea was this? Have they become Those Kids? Is it uncool to dress like your toddler? Do I ever make it out of the house alone? Do our kids get their rhythm from Hubs or me? Should I tell them that this toy doesn’t really have a leak? * * * Did you miss…

On holiday

Posted on December 20, 2010 by ewm | 2 Comments

Happy Holidays from Peace, Love and Guacamole (and those who inspire it)! We are settling in this week, taking things slower than normal…sleeping in a little later, drinking a little more coffee and making some magic happen. As I’m sure you know, the magic part takes a lot of focus and mental energy, so PL&G is taking a little vacay…

Life in the fast lane

Posted on December 14, 2010 by ewm | 6 Comments

It’s hardly glamorous, but this is a pretty great way to spend my mornings. * * *

Rhetorical questions?

Posted on December 8, 2010 by ewm | 12 Comments

Wait, don’t answer that. Who is in charge of this toddler? Who happily agreed to make 100 dozen (!!) treats while Hubby was out of town? Where is Piggy? Can someone convince him that apple slices are waaaay more efficient? Is there anything funnier than animal hats? Why am I wearing this exact same outfit in every photo from Nov….