A Firefighter's Wife

We took Scarlett in last week for her follow up on her UTI.  When we took her to the hospital and they diagnosed it, they put her on an IV antibiotic there and sent us home with antibiotics.  She was on the home ones for 1o days.  So, about a week after she finished the [...]

About 2 months ago, we had a play date with Desmond’s best friend.  Like always, the kids played, holding hands, kissing each other, sharing drinks, and just being their usual selves.  It was a fun day and we loved hanging out with them.
About 2 days after that, the mom called me to tell me that [...]

I have a secret desire/wish.  Every day that Ricky works, especially days in a row, I’m exhausted and overwhelmed.  Dealing with all 3 kids just poops me out. And every night when I got to bed, I wish that when Ricky gets home the next morning, he’ll tell me to drop what I’m doing and [...]

I didn’t fall off the face of the planet last week.  I know it was quiet over here, but there’s a reason why.
Ricky worked 5 days last week.  5 out of 7.  And even though that might not seem like a lot, being alone with all the kids zapped me of all time and energy. [...]

This time of year is crazy busy for us. Because in addition to all the holiday shopping we have to do, the Christmas parties to attend, the family dinners with my side and Ricky’s side, we also are celebrating my mom and Ricky’s mom and dad’s birthdays. All within 4 days of each other.
So this [...]