The moment of truth came today. The HGTV episode of Real Estate Intervention-King Style will air June 21st. Yes, that's Father's Day so probably not a lot of male viewership that night. (Because traditionally there is a lot of male viewership?) I can hear it now in houses all over the US, "You know ... Read More about Oh Crap they’re actually going to put that on tv.

Being a mom without a mom is difficult sometimes. There are days where I wish I could pick up the phone and ask what to do, or what she did, or even just whine for a bit. My mom was never a big advice giver. In fact, more often than not she would tell me to quit complaining and just do things rather ... Read More about In Unexpected Places

I've never been one to worry about my girl digging for worms or my boys dressing like Ariel or Belle. As it was, the girl dug for worms in only dresses and the boy dressed like Ariel but made her a sword wielding pirate. No matter what- I figure they'll get where they're going in life whether I ... Read More about Gender Roles

I remember thinking, at some point, that I would like to grow up, eventually get married and have kids, then move onto the same block with all my best girlfriends and raise our kids together. My husband used to tease me about my dream compound. I'm not sure I ever grew up. I did get married and have ... Read More about Thick as Thieves-part two

The middle one has been lying lately. Not lying so much as making up elaborate stories to explain how he has done something or obtained something. (Make that lying and stealing.) Sometimes, he's making up stories when he doesn't even need to. Case in point, he tried to tell me the other day that he ... Read More about They might be the best kids ever-no thanks to me.