My Life and Kids

TEN Blog Posts My Mom Hates

Anna Luther — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:11 +0000

Update: In the four months since I originally wrote this post, my mom has a few more posts that she doesn’t like a single bit. I’m adding them here – to make it TEN posts that my mom hates… In case you didn’t know, my mom is pretty much my biggest fan. Every morning, I [...]

Pooping in Public

Anna Luther — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:42 +0000

Thursday is the last day of preschool for Miles and Alice. Which means that Simon and I are spending this week running as many errands as we possibly can. You have a birthday in four months? We’re buying your present this week. Even Steven might need new jeans next winter? We’re buying them today. I [...]

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Anna Luther — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:51 +0000

A house is for sale on our street, and it is very important to me that we find really great neighbors. I thought about asking the realtor if I could do pre-screenings for anyone that is interested in seeing the house – you know – to make sure they’re the type of people we want [...]

I’m Having Their Baby

Anna Luther — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:59:38 +0000

When I was pregnant for the first time, I found myself addicted to labor and delivery shows on television. I couldn’t make myself stop watching the terrifying horror of babies being born. I would watch and cry. Watch and cry. I just couldn’t stop. After my first child was born, I found myself addicted to [...]

The Answer is ALWAYS No

Anna Luther — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:50 +0000

I have heard this story told so many times, that I feel as though I was there. It happened at least 10 years ago, but every time I’m reminded of it, I laugh and laugh and laugh. A friend of the family (let’s call him Bill) was having dinner at his girlfriend’s house. Her parents [...]