my mom calls to check up on me because she hasn’t heard from me in a while. I generally call several times a week. When she called today, I actually had to think about when I called her last. And I honestly could not remember when. Bad daughter! Very bad daughter!!! I am sure that Debra and Will have risen to the “favorite child” status with my neglect this week. Oh well.
It is getting worse . . .
While writing this blog entry, Madie comes stomping down the stairs with a suitcase and sleeping bag in her hand and tells me that she is moving out. I bid her “adiou.” I guess I better go figure out what is going on. Just one more thing to add to my long list of stress this week.
The Puddles 
Risen? I was already there!!!!!
P.S. Thanks for having Gordon stay over for the impromptu cousin slumber party. We had a great time at the party.
Call Maddie’s bluff every time. My mom use to pack me a meal while I was packing my suitcase. Two peanut butter and jelly sandwhiches. Next time she does it, make her a meal for the trip. She will realize it does not good.
As far as calling your mom… you grace siblings use the phone way too much. seriously waaayyyyy too much
is she going to a 5 star hotel? hope she doesn’t plan to sleep on the floor! Someone suggested placing a bowling ball in the suitcase. Make her journey not quite so light! Wish I had thought of these great suggestions when my kids had “had enough of this travesty of a home life” when they were growing up!