She’d only wanted to get away from the sadness for awhile, and here she found herself sitting next to her best friend’s cousin - a boy she barely knew. He was angry that his own best friend sat behind him, making out with his younger cousin despite the fact he’d warned him not to [...]

My website disappeared for three days… but it wasn’t my fault.
The bloody pirates and a band of jellyfish took it over.
No worries though, BossSanders is back.

We’ve been slacking with homeschool…again.  The kidling has began *sort of fits*, now and pregnant mommy is tired and easily frustrated, so we’re just kind of doing whatever will hold her interest these days.  I know she’d do a great job with all of the activities I did have planned, but quite frankly…I have no [...]

One.
The three of us were sitting comfortably in the car en route to a favorite lunch spot. My aunt says, “Do you know of a boy named ______? He’s rooming with the boys…” I became unusually quiet as I tried to process the best response and instead came up with, “I know [...]

I know that only a small fraction of those that stop by actually leave a comment, but I was wondering if you’d mind delurking for just a moment? Will you please come out, say hi, and could you tell me which post on here was your favorite so far?
I REALLY want to know! [...]

I didn’t want a puppy, nope - maybe a dog, but not a puppy.
Because…puppies poop.  And chew.  And whine.  And cry.  And poop.
But, then he gave me the puppy dog eyes.  Both of them did, the dog and Steven.  And I felt bad because here was a homeless puppy and my husband who’d never had [...]

This post is dedicated to Miss, my partner in crime (except I didn’t do it).
Ornaments…  My family recently adopted this brilliant idea (yeh, it was mine.  So what?) that we would each get a bag with our name on it (or family’s name on it if we’ve begun our own family) and each family/person would [...]

I have this notebook, you see (one of a gazillion because I like lists and such), and in it are ideas for gifts.  Our closest family and friends are in there, as well as some random gift ideas I thought would be cool for anyone.  And, starting right after my birthday at the end of [...]

I’m a rockstar, bitch.  Deal with it.
I like to make mad-talk like I’m actually taller than 5-foot-and-a-whole-damn-inch, but modeling agencies seem to think I’m too short to do any real damage.  What they don’t know is that I can deliver one swift kick to the shins and bring even the big kids down.  Or, I [...]

 
 
 
Up and down.
And, all around.
 
Another cycle, and I want off the bus.
 
I’m tired of having to constantly “watch my back,”
always unsure of where the next strike will come.
 
I’m tired of feeling like it’s my responsibility to hold
it all together.
 
I’m tired.  I’m worn.
 
I simply want to close my eyes and relax
Breathe
I want to trust again.
 
I’m done [...]