There are 2 things that I am really great at: 1) eyebrow tweezing; and, 2) splinters. It’s kind of funny…
Grandparents
April 23, 2009
I heard myself say it…
I was watching all 4 of Audrey’s boys at Audrey’s house this morning when I heard myself say something that…
April 21, 2009
Every Flippin’ Red Light
This morning, Audrey asked me if I could take William and Alex to pre-school while she took Benjamin to an…
March 27, 2009
Through the eyes of a child…
I’ve been staying with Audrey while her husband is out of town for a couple of days. And not since…
March 16, 2009
CONFESSION: I’ve been sleeping with 3 guys
Don’t judge me, please. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Take last night, for example. We all settled into…
March 7, 2009
What to do? What to do?
Ah, an afternoon at Grandma’s! What to do? What to do? Improvise! (Grandmothers are masters at this!) I think I…
February 23, 2009
This kind of IS a restaurant…
I so vividly remember the words my mom uttered… oh, probably three times each day. You may remember a similar…
February 10, 2009
“Don’t hand me no line”…
Boys. And competition. As basic as the instinct to hunt for food. So what happened when my husband and…
January 30, 2009
“Grandma, can you get me that?”
I’ve been at Audrey’s home for 10 minutes this morning. Her husband is out of town for the day, and…
January 28, 2009
A size 6 boy in a size 3 diaper
Ah… grandmas! We just love to have all the necessities at our own homes for when the grandchildren come to…
January 25, 2009
Don’t sing…
On Friday mornings, Audrey participates in swim lessons with William and Alex at their pre-school. Her husband, Matt, watches from…
January 15, 2009
A winter afternoon in New England
A winter afternoon. Grandkids. A hill. Sleds. Happy people… Can you say… a Norman Rockwell masterpiece of a day!
January 13, 2009
Security Blanket
Sunday was a fabulously fun day for Barry and me. It began with a 2-minute trek to our local recreation…
January 5, 2009
Let’s hear it for the boys…
Last Saturday, my husband and I took our two granddaughters ice skating as part of their Christmas gift from us.…
November 10, 2008
There’s something about a boy and a cowboy hat
I’m going to get all existential on you for a moment or two… probably because I heard a young mother…
November 3, 2008
“Are you washing away your lines?”
I spent a few days with Audrey while her husband was out of town. All I can say is… thank…
November 1, 2008
Crayola… where did you “indi”-go?
This morning, my grandsons William and Alexander asked me to color with them. Easy? Probably. If you’re not old. vieja.…
October 31, 2008
History repeats itself…
My husband Barry is kind, loving, attentive, generous and all around wonderful. As a Dad, multiply all of this by,…
I’ve had a poignant and poetic blog post floating around in my head for a few days now. It is…
October 28, 2008
Oh, Miss Britt… you made me do it
Ugly ducklings. Proms and formal dances. Boyfriends. Heartbreak. Why do these things always go hand-in-hand? And why do we always…
About Audrey
Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.