and today he is six….
Six years ago at 12:04 a.m., my Dubya made his way into this world after 28 hours of labor. And the past six years with him have been nothing but amazing. This kid is my sidekick, my crazy....
View ArticleAwesomeness and Uncles
My kids have some pretty amazing uncles and aunts. On my side, we have uncles Dillbag, Denny, & Moose. Please take note: My creativity was zapped after renaming a brother Dillbag. I have no...
View ArticleTalks of Prunes with Dubya
Of my kids, Dubya is by far the more sensible of the two. He doesn’t throw fits when I tell him I love him. He doesn’t shriek, “Stop saying those things to me!” when I tell him that he is a good kid....
View ArticleIn which my kids play a weird game together….
My kids are weird. I am not at all being mean or judgmental when I say that. It is what it is. My goobers are weird little ones. The things they say, the things they do….well, there aren’t many in...
View ArticleIn which Moo gets a new nickname….
I grew up in a hick small town nestled along the banks of the mighty Mississippi. And while there were many advantages to small town living, we did not have the advantage of a wide variety of music....
View ArticleIn which I ruin Valentine’s Day
Typically, the House of McD doesn’t go all out in our celebration of Valentine’s Day. On our first Valentine’s Day together, Hollywood Boyfriend Jeremy Renner and I were at the hospital, all ready to...
View ArticleIn which I recall a childhood lesson…
What you are about to read is a true story. A VERY TRUE AND NOT AT ALL EMBELLISHED STORY. Picture it! Warsaw, Illinois. 1990. It was a snowless Christmas Day and my older brother, known forthwith...
View ArticleIn which I celebrate the birth of my son….
Seven years ago, with Hollywood Boyfriend Jeremy Renner by my side, I brought Dubya into this world. It wasn’t an easy task. 28 hours of labor. Back and hip labor. Being cut through three layers...
View ArticleIn which I ponder unanswered questions…
A few days ago, I was swapping out a load of laundry when I found a pumpkin seed in my dryer. The last time we had any sort of relationship with a pumpkin was in October. So where in the heck did...
View ArticleIn which Dubya plays a little song…
I have always loved the song Frere Jacques. It all started way back when I was a wee little lass and I had a stuffed pony that played it. I loved that horse. It had beautiful pink hair. It also...
View ArticleIn which I discuss ALL THE THINGS…
Sometimes life gets kinda hectic around the House of McD and this bloggin’ biz falls by the wayside. I know you all probably thought that we have just been too involved in our Billy Ray Cyrus c.d.,...
View Articleand today he is six….
Six years ago at 12:04 a.m., my Dubya made his way into this world after 28 hours of labor. And the past six years with him have been nothing but amazing. This kid is my sidekick, my crazy....
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