The scent of sunblock fills the air. “Did you get the umbrella?” I yell to my husband as he runs up the stairs to grab another towel. “Yes, I did.” He answers in a curt tone that screams, DON’T BOTHER ME. I go back to sun blocking my daughter. “Why can’t we use the sprayContinue reading “Beach Day”
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Curiously Pregnant
“Mom, what if I get pregnant?” My sixteen-year-old, middle daughter, smiles at my frozen expression before popping a floret of broccoli into her mouth. The twinkle doesn’t leave her eye as she chews. “Excuse me?” I ask to buy time and try to understand where this came from. This one always had questions, always surprisedContinue reading “Curiously Pregnant”
No Dogs Allowed
I didn’t want a dog. I wasn’t looking for a dog. My friend, who has two dogs, thought I needed a dog. Just like a happily coupled person is always trying to play matchmaker, she was always on the lookout for a dog I could love. TXT: Did you see the puppy on Nextdoor? SoContinue reading “No Dogs Allowed”
The Talk
My husband and I have always been open with our kids. If they have a question, we do our best to answer it. That goes for sex too. If they ask, we will answer. Of course, we always make sure the answer is age appropriate, but we never shied away from the topic, never madeContinue reading “The Talk”
Anna
A short story
Rebecca Lamprey 