Hi and Hello and Welcome....

It has been suggested that I write a blog.  I enjoy reflecting upon life's events and trying to find the good or the funny or the bright spot within.   Sometimes this takes some serious creativity....and perspective.  It is not easy raising two teenage boys, a husband, and a dog and a cat (who just might need exorcism), in a two bedroom house in suburban America.  

By day I am Mrs. T. - Second grade teacher.  By night. Mom or MOM! or Mooooooom!  To my friends - Karen.  I am no super hero.  Just an average mom, doing an average job, sometimes getting it right - often getting it wrong.   I yell at the wrong kid, I need to clean my oven, and I drink WAY too much coffee from Starbucks.  Sound familiar?  Then you just may be in the right place.

Let me introduce my family or cast of characters as it may be.  My husband and I have been married for almost 20 years.  He is my best friend.  He works in the mobile gaming industry.  He loves motorcycles and RC cars beyond most anything.  And also the Sci-Fi network.  And he is quite possibly the coolest dad in the world.  

Son number 1 is nearing 14 years old.  He loves all things we love, the motorcycles, the RC cars, the SciFi network, and Musical Theatre!  I am the luckiest mom! This is my gift for living in a house of boys to have one that likes to sing and act.  He makes me happy.  He also knows how to push EVERY SINGLE BUTTON in my being....more on that later....

Son number 2 is 12.  An aspiring athlete, he works out with us 3 days a week - and has added weight lifting to his repertoire along with the RC Cars, the Motorcycles and the Sci Fi Network.  Super smart and super funny he is.  He is my cuddler.  The one that still says he loves me.  MY BABY!!

The dog.  Sam is 6. A black lab mix - without a single brave bone in his body.  The sweetest dog in the world.

The Cat.  Is possessed.  Likes only me.  AND NEVER SHUTS UP!

So welcome to my blog.  I hope it entertains you. Or makes you feel better about your lot in life!