So Pearl has figured out how to add things to Alexa's shopping list. #deckofwhiskey

Opal and Ruby are having a discussion about what kind of Pokemon our black and white cat would be. Ruby: Mama, what do you think Rose would be called if she were a Pokemon? Me: Maybe Cowtacat? Opal: That's

Houck Middle School staff sent an auto-dial message warning parents of a "troubling interaction" involving a middle school boy and an adult Tuesday morning. Read full article... I'm so confused

I stumbled across this opinion piece today, and felt compelled to respond. Please read the article first and then continue with my thoughts below. My hatred of Donald Trump has been bottomless. Then my

Me: Do either of you want to go watch the Super Bowl with Daddy and Grandpa? Ruby: Me! Me! I do! Me: What sport is it? Ruby (holding hands up in classic I don't know pose): Bowling? Opal: It's football,

There are days where you wish you could CTRL+Z everything. I was in the shower around 8:30 when Pearl ran in crying that she "spilled all the groceries!" Turns out she was trying to get out a

When the last shutdown happened, my parents were on a long-awaited tour of Civil War battlefields. My dad is quite the history buff and...let's just say...not shy about his opinions. The first thing that

Opal to Ruby, during tense sticker negotiations: Just take the orange one! Orange is close to red which is close to pink which is close to purple, which is your favorite color! I'm trying to let you have

We have a fly in the kitchen, and Pearl is freaking out. Pearl, running away: I'm scared! I'm scared! While Daddy is dealing with the kitchen fly another one appears in the living room. Pearl, shrieking

I've been struggling with some semi-severe pain in my hands from tendonitis and just general aches (and admittedly, a lack of regular exercise). Ice has been helping my hands, but it’s hard to tolerate

Weirdest thing my husband has ever said to me first thing in the morning: I think we had a beaver attack last night. Sure enough, our neighbor's tree had the lowest branch gnawed off and it fell into our

Ruby: This dinner really smells bad. Me: That's rude, you don't need to say something like that - if you do you don't get to eat. Ruby: I actually meant to say good, I just accidentally said bad. Nice

I thought I would try to stay out of politics, but I am processing my thoughts from the last few days and decided to go ahead and post them. While I typically lean to the right in US politics, I am also

Opal: I'm listening to The Greatest Showman soundtrack while doing a word game. Me: Doesn't that make the word game difficult? Opal, shrugging: Nah, I'm a woman, I can multi-task. #sheseleven

Pearl: I like that kitty on your shirt, Ruby. Ruby: What should we name it? Pearl: How about...Igloo?!

Although now I find it much easier to buy paleo mayo, here's a recipe to make at home: 2 egg yolks 3/4 cup olive oil 3 tsp lemon juice pinch of salt Place the egg yolks, salt and lemon juice in a bowl.

Tried a new recipe tonight - it was a hit! 2 large chicken breasts 1 cup paleo mayo 1 cup ground paleo crackers 1/2 cup shredded Kerrygold cheddar (I get this at Costco) 1/4 cup shredded gouda goat cheese

Me: Opal, you'll notice that I did the dishes for you today because I'm the nicest mom in the world. Opal: Thanks, Mom. Me: What, no comment on the rest? Opal: Well, I actually don't think a good mom is

 An attempt to kill a large spider with a torch lighter went awry Sunday when the burning arachnid caused a Redding apartment fire that is forcing the residents to move out...read full story of

Just like in English, Latin sentences can have different purposes. So far, we've learned mostly simple declarative sentences. It's time to move on to simple questions. We'll start with four words and one