Tag: st. patrick's

• Overheard: St. Patrick’s Day Morning

  Yes, I recognize that the balloons in the living room are more blue than green. I did not appreciate that realization at 11pm last night. Kids sleep through vacuums, thunderstorms, and house alarms, but drop one balloon softly into their room and they will stir and thrash in their blankets while I cower in the…

  KellyQAnderson

  March 17, 2021

  Holiday, Parenting

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