Wordless Wednesday: When Mama Isn’t Looking . . .

jayna | May 26, 2010

Our House, In The Middle Of The Street

jayna | May 25, 2010

We’ve lived in townhomes before. In Georgia, the second time we were there, we had a cute little white one. There was a tiny backyard with a privacy fence, towering Live Oaks and sidewalks through the neighborhood. E and I spent hours walking those sidewalks, day after sweltering day. We never saw a single neighbor [...]

Do You Like Them?

jayna | May 24, 2010

“I like your flowers, Mommy. Do you like your flowers?”
“Mmm-hmm.”
“I like the red ones. What are these ones called?”
“Salvia.”
“SALVA!! And what are these?What are the yellow ones?”
“Lantana.”
“ANTENA!! And what are these? I really like pink ones.”
“Peonies.”
“PENISES!! These are my FAVORITE!! Do you like the PENISES, Mommy?!?!”
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Dear neighborhood,
You’re welcome for that evening chuckle.
Sincerely,
The neighbor who is [...]

And Then I Remembered Why Girls Suck

jayna | May 21, 2010

When I was in 5th grade, I was friends with the cool kids. Cool kids that lived in nice developments with big houses. The ones that had crazy sleepover parties and played “light as a feather” and “truth or dare”.  Girls that would turn on someone and ruin their entire year.
Thankfully, they waited until the [...]

Wordless Wednesday: I Wish I Was Still A Kid

jayna | May 19, 2010